startup.md

Startup Scripts

Login shell

Used to set up user-specific settings in bash.

Parts of a login shell:

1. /etc/profile – bash looks for this first, proceeds if so
2. ~/.bash_profile – this is first priority; if found, bash will not proceed
3. ~/.profile – second priority
4. ~/.bash_login – final priority; this is not commonly used

Non-login shell

Used to set up configurations which apply to all users.

Parts of a non-login shell:

1. /etc/bash.bashrc
2. ~./bashrc – used for bash configuration (e.g. aliases)