Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 11:06:02 -0500 From: Walter <walterk1@earthlink.net> Cc: Questions <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Re: paths - a newbie question Message-ID: <3E8EFEEA.8080804@earthlink.net> References: <3E8EF5F3.2040405@earthlink.net> <16014.64821.83116.220915@guru.mired.org>
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Mike Meyer wrote: > In <3E8EF5F3.2040405@earthlink.net>, Walter <walterk1@earthlink.net> typed: > >>After installing a port using "pkg_add -r <util>," the only >>way I know to be able to type <util> at the command prompt >>to have it execute is either to reboot, or to make an alias >>for it by hand. Surely there's a better way. Is there a >>way to make the OS make a link auto-majically? Thanks. > > This is your shell, not the OS. Without knowing which shell you are > using, I can't say for sure, but you might try the "rehash" command. > > <mike Beauty! Worked great. (It's the /bin/csh.) Maybe someone could add a note on this to the ports/packages section of the handbook?? Thanks. Walter
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