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  1. August 9th, 2008 #1
    monkeyking
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    difference /etc/environment vs .bashrc

    Hi,

    I've always used my .bashrc file for my enviroment,
    but yesterday I was told to use /etc/environment.

    Can someone tell me the difference.
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  2. August 9th, 2008 #2
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    Re: difference /etc/environment vs .bashrc

    .bashrc is for the user only, /etc/environment is system wide.
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  3. August 9th, 2008 #3
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    Re: difference /etc/environment vs .bashrc

    thanks
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