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How can we make ls --color =always work in Sun Os

Is there a way or hack in which we can make ls --color=always work on a Sun OS box.

Or is there any other way in which that can be achieved?

Solution

  • Install GNU ls(1), use it instead of the system ls(1), and then set up aliases the same as under any unix. This blog recommends sunfreeware.com; you might also try Blastwave.

    EDIT: actually, see the first comment on that blog. You can use the GNU ls(1) that's already provided, either by changing your PATH or, more cleanly, alias ls="/usr/gnu/bin/ls --color=auto -AFC" -- or, with your inferior options :-)