SENS provides files in your Linux home directory that will enhance your user experience with our systems.
Because these files start with a period ("."), they are hidden from normal view. If you type a command such as "ls" and don't see them, don't worry, they're there. A command such as "ls -a" will show all the hidden files.
Most of the files shown below should not be edited, as the next time "use update" is run they will be overwritten.
The exception is ".bash_aliases", which is where you should put your personal customizations.
This file is used when you first log in. It basically reads the next file, ".bashrc", which is not usually read for login shells but should be.
This file is used every time you start a new shell, such as when you log in or open a new terminal window. As part of the process, the file "/usr/local/etc/bashrc" is read, which contains settings local to the particular system. That file then reads "/sens/local/etc/bashrc.linux", which contains a variety of settings for the SENS Linux environment.
This file contains your personal shell customizations. There are some examples in there which can be uncommented if desired. Other settings can be removed if they are not useful. This is the only file in this list that will not be changed if "use update" is run.
This file is read when logging out.
This file is read when you log in.
This file is used every time you start a new shell, such as when you log in or open a new terminal window.