Alias issue in .profile

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#1

Hey guys,

So I wrote my own script to change wallpapers based on time, as well as do a few other things, and I created an alias in .profile, but every time I restart the computer I need to source .profile in order for the alias to work. What gives? I was under the impression this would happen automatically.

Other parts in .profile don't seem to be affected, such as enabling true color in micro, etc.

This is what I have added to my .profile regarding the alias:
alias wallpaper='bash ~/.scripts/wallpaper'

#2

I sometimes create aliases but add them to the;
.bash_aliases file.

Been using them for ages, works perfect.

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#3

I don't have .bash_aliases on my machine for some reason. I will add it to .bashrc and see if it works. I have a hunch it will bc it says bash executes it for non-login shells, vs .profile for login shells. Thanks for getting me on the right track.

I will update here if I still encounter issues.

#4

You can not add it to .bashrc. That file is for other purposes.

If not present you can add the file to the directory and name it .bash_aliases and define your aliases in there.
Why? Guess.. that's how Linux makes use of the files in your home dir.