Hot to clear log/buffer of previously used cmd's

[fastlanwan]

What is the cmd for clearing buffer/log of previous used cmd's access'd via the arrow up key?
Thanks,
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[venkman]

There is a file where this is all stored.... something like .bash_history ? I think if you delete the file and restart your shell, you're all set... maybe. Never actually tried it. Let me know if that works.

-Venkman

 

[fastlanwan]

Works great. I needed it for some times when I'm in as root (I have two others who also need to use root). Thanks A+ N+ Sec+ SME/Sec+

 

[justice41]

You can also just turn off history tracking temporarily using
[tt]set +o history[/tt]

and turn it back on with
[tt]set -o history[/tt]

jaa