The Definitive Guide to Bash Command Line History

You're replying to a comment by Peteris Krumins.

February 19, 2008, 10:32

Josh, it's pretty easy. I have it done. I'll update the article later today, but here is how to do it:

$ unset HISTFILESIZE
$ export PROMPT_COMMAND="history -a"
$ shopt -s histappend

Reply To This Comment

(why do I need your e-mail?)

(Your twitter name, if you have one. (I'm @pkrumins, btw.))

Comment Help

Type the first letter of your name: (just to make sure you're a human)

Please preview the comment before submitting to make sure it's OK.