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HOW TO CHANGE .sh_history on IBM AIX 4.3 ?
No, I dont actually get any error message. Even when I echo (or print) the $HISTFILE it says my new value; nevertheless the history doesnt use it! The "exec $SHELL" seem to be the only option for now. Look at what I lately found: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Q1.How do I...- TheRealUncleVan
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- Forum: UNIX Scripting
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HOW TO CHANGE .sh_history on IBM AIX 4.3 ?
Thanks so far, OK, here the full story: We are supposed to set user specific things in ENV=~/.kshrc So, though (only!) the PHVs Solution works, its not applicable. What I found out till now: .) The new $HISTFILE setting takes effect only if in the ".profile", and still there must be an "exec...- TheRealUncleVan
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- Forum: UNIX Scripting
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HOW TO CHANGE .sh_history on IBM AIX 4.3 ?
Hallo all together! Recently I decided to introduce a new ksh history file for each and every working day (on an IBM AIX using the ksh). IBM states, that setting up something like: HISTFILE=~/.hist$$ would provide you with a history file on a session basis. And guess what ? - It doesnt work...- TheRealUncleVan
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