[SOLVED] Problems with .bashrc /commands arent working.

davestom · 09-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Dont know if this is the right place to post this topic, sorry if not.

I have "fixed" something in ./bashrc as root, and now no commands work in the root because of my "fix"..

Any advice of how to remake my mistake?

weibullguy · 09-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davestom

Any advice of how to remake my mistake?

Restore your .bashrc from the backup you made right before editing it. Oooops, I'll bet you didn't make a backup did you? Always a good idea.

Option 2, undo the edits you made.

Option 3, post your .bashrc and maybe the error(s) is obvious.

davestom · 09-12-2009, 05:32 PM

SOLUTION:

If you cant use the .bashrc commands due to changes in .bashrc you've made, you will have to refresh the path in terminal, doing so;
Firstly login as su (if the problem is in the root, as mine);
write the following;

Quote:

PATH=$PATH:/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin
export PATH

And then ofc. enter the .bashrc and remake your changes (if known)

pixellany · 09-19-2009, 07:00 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <Linux-Newbie> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.