[PLUG] How does 'ls' determine file type for colorization purposes?

[Matt Alexander]

On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Paul Mullen wrote:

> One thing I did learn (the long, frustrating way), is that starting a
> new xterm does *not* count as an entirely new login (which seems to be
> necessary in order for any changes made to your BASH config files to
> take effect). Argh. :-P

Your .bash_profile is read once, when you first login.  Your .bashrc,
however, is run with each new terminal you startup.  If you want to load
changes you've made to .bash_profile without logging out, just type this:

. .bash_profile