Archive > August 2007

.bash_profile is not read by xterm under os x.

It only reads .bashrc. So I created a soft link with ln -s .bash_profile .bashrc to get things like hostname completion, and my modified paths to work with xterm.

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Truths that came to me whilst eating sushi in Mountain View.

I was enjoying some sushi when I had a sudden eureka! feeling. I’m not sure if these came from upstairs or myself but it was quick. I am going to call these universal truths, and they were all ways to improve quality of life. There may be more. 1. Assume nothing. While you can take [...]

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Note to self: port upgrade installed is what you want.

Port upgrade all, installs all ie. tells darwinports to install everything in the tree. Port upgrade installed; naturally just upgrades the ports you have installed.

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