Installation of tcsh shell

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#1

Hello there,

I recently installed OpenSuse Linux on my Dell desktop. I see that my default login shell is bash. I want to use tcsh shell as I’m more familiar with it. How do I install tcsh shell? I tried downloading the same from TCSH: Welcome but it is very confusing to install. Any guidance is highly appreciated.

Thanks.

#2

Hi
It should already be there, a quick test is to open your terminal and
enter tcsh, it should change to the shell you require?

To make it permanent you just need to modify your profile in
YaST->Security and Users->User an Group Management, highlight your
username and hit the edit button. On the details tab select your shell.

You will need to logout/login for the changes to implement.

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Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86_64) Kernel 2.6.27.29-0.1-default
up 12 days 5:03, 3 users, load average: 0.11, 0.41, 0.39
GPU GeForce 8600 GTS Silent - CUDA Driver Version: 190.18

#3

Hi,

When I type in tcsh, I get the following message:

bash: tcsh: command not found

Please advice.

Thanks.

#4

Hi,

I also went to the login id (as per your suggestion) and I only see /bin/bash and /bin/sh in the login shell pull down menu.

Thanks.

#5

Hi
What version of openSUSE? Else use YaST Software Management to
search/install it. Or since your at the command line;


sudo zypper in tcsh

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Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86_64) Kernel 2.6.27.29-0.1-default
up 12 days 5:36, 3 users, load average: 0.50, 0.20, 0.13
GPU GeForce 8600 GTS Silent - CUDA Driver Version: 190.18

#6

Hi,

Thanks so much. Was able to install the tcsh shell based on your guidance.