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How does alias command work?
An alias is a (usually short) name that the shell translates into another (usually longer) name or command. Aliases allow you to define new commands by substituting a string for the first token of a simple command. They are typically placed in the ~/.
Why would someone use an alias?
The Online 1911 Encyclopedia says: ALIAS – (Latin for “another time”; or “otherwise”) a term used to connect the different names of a person who has passed under more than one, in order to conceal his identity, or for other reasons; or, compendiously, to describe the adopted name.
What should I fill in form alias?
This should be the name on a government ID like a passport, driver’s license or military ID. Your maiden name, if applicable, even if it is your current name. Nicknames which you publicly use on other forms, usually a derivative of your name, such as if your name is Daniel and have been known as Dan or Danny.
How to create a command alias in Linux?
How to create a Linux command alias 1 Start with the alias command 2 Then type the name of the alias you want to create 3 Add an = sign, with no spaces on either side of the = 4 Then type the command (or commands) you want your alias to execute when it is run. This can be a simple command, or can be a powerful combination of commands.
What is an alias and what does it mean?
Well, an alias is a custom command created by the user to execute another, usually more complicated command or group of commands. Therefore, it is a shortcut to reference a command. In other words, alias is shortcut command which will have same functionality as if we are writing the whole command.
Where can I find all the aliases in my shell?
If you want to see all the alias set on the system for you, you can check the configuration file of your shell like ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc etc. However, a much easier way to see all the alias would be to simply run the alias command without any arguments.
Are there spaces before or after the equals sign in alias?
There must be no spaces before or after the equals sign in the alias command. If you mistakenly put a space, you’ll see an error like alias not found. Be careful in choosing the name of the alias. There are no reserved keywords so you may replace an existing command with a totally irrelevant command.