what is the use of .bash_profile file?

[kawaikx15]

what is the purpose of .bash_profile in a unix OS?

 

[ryanvade]

In a Unix OS or a Linux OS ? Slight difference it the use in each.
Either way,
http://www.joshstaiger.org/archives/2005/07/bash_profile_vs.html

 

[nixsavy]

When a user login then the shell will check .bash_profile to get more details for user like User specific environment and startup programs.

 

[DevynCJohnson]

what is the purpose of .bash_profile in a unix OS?

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