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Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:48:20 +0000
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Subject: Re: missing paths
From: Andy Koppe <andy DOT koppe AT gmail DOT com>
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Roe, Kevin L.:
> My install is missing the /etc/profile file.
>
> I think this may be the reason for why I need the '-c "exec /bin/bash"' in my shortcut.
>
> What do I need to have in my /etc/profile file besides what you mentioned.

Lots. Probably best to reinstall the 'base-files' package at this
point. If you created an /etc/profile just now, delete it first
(because a customised profile won't be overwritten).

Andy

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