Subject: Re: small tcsh problem (I think) . . .
To: None <ADAMGOOD@delphi.com>
From: Mark DeArman <cyalog@usa.net>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 11/02/1997 12:12:20
I will never work because tcsh read from the .tcshrc file.



ADAMGOOD@delphi.com wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I've got a small problem that I can't find the answer to, and I was
> hoping someone on the list might know.
> 
> I can't get tcsh to save its history to the .history file between
> logins.  The file is always empty.
> 
> I have a history variable set (to 1000) in my .cshrc, and I have
> savehist set there as well, but nothing ever gets saved.  I tried
> running a 'csh' subshell from under tcsh, and it saved its history
> properly, so I have no idea what is going on.
> 
> This is not a life ending problem, but it has me pretty confused.
> I read the man page and it didn't help.  I can't find a FAQ anywhere,
> so I thought maybe someone here would know.
> 
> Any ideas?  Thanks for any input on this,
> 
> -Adam