[SOLVED] I would like to create an alias that tells me the current directory I am in...

BMan8577 · 12-12-2011, 10:06 PM

I know how to use the ~/.bashrc file and how to use the alias command within the .bashrc file. I would like to alias whereami that would show me the current directory listing of a absolute path reference if I change directories. I hope this is an accurate question or you get the gist of what I am looking to do. Thanks.

Telengard · 12-12-2011, 10:19 PM

Code:

help alias

But what is wrong with pwd?

hemanthv414 · 12-12-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMan8577

I know how to use the ~/.bashrc file and how to use the alias command within the .bashrc file. I would like to alias whereami that would show me the current directory listing of a absolute path reference if I change directories. I hope this is an accurate question or you get the gist of what I am looking to do. Thanks.

use \w to give you the current working directory
eg: PS1="Testmachine:\w"

BMan8577 · 12-12-2011, 10:38 PM

Thanks, the pwd does work, but I wanted to play around with aliases lol. And thanks, that solved my question as well. alias whereami='pwd'. Ha ha success. Thanks. I should have thought of that...lol.

wile_coyote · 12-12-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telengard

Code:

help alias

But what is wrong with pwd?

Agreed, pwd won't give you what you need?

Telengard · 12-12-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMan8577

alias whereami='pwd'. Ha ha success.

Three times more typing for the same effect? That's kind of silly

If you're just messing around you should try hemanthv414's suggestion. Playing with PS1 is fun.

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