Linux - 30 Handy Bash Shell Aliases For Linux / Unix / Mac OS X

by nixCraft on June 11, 2012 · 144 comments· LAST UPDATED December 9, 2014

in Linux, Shell scripting, UNIX

An alias is nothing but shortcut to commands. The alias command allows user to launch any command or group of commands (including options and filenames) by entering a single word. Use alias command to display list of all defined aliases. You can add user defined aliases to ~/.bashrc file. You can cut down typing time with these aliases, work smartly, and increase productivity at the command prompt.

Linux - 30 Handy Bash Shell Aliases For Linux / Unix / Mac OS X

by nixCraft on June 11, 2012 · 144 comments· LAST UPDATED December 9, 2014

in Linux, Shell scripting, UNIX

An alias is nothing but shortcut to commands. The alias command allows user to launch any command or group of commands (including options and filenames) by entering a single word. Use alias command to display list of all defined aliases. You can add user defined aliases to ~/.bashrc file. You can cut down typing time with these aliases, work smartly, and increase productivity at the command prompt.

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The general syntax for the alias command for the bash shell is as follows.