HOWTO:Install metashell Beta
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The metashell beta is downloadable in two formats, a tar-gziped source, or a tar-gziped patch. This HowTo will cover the tar-gziped source file. These can be found within the metashell-source branch on Source Forge.
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Step 1
Download the metashell source package.
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Step 2
Unarchive the source files, etc.
- tar -zxvf <metashell source filename>
- Note: Use the filename of the file downloaded
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Step 3
Enter the newly create directory.
- cd <metashell directory>
- Note: The directory should be named metashell-(something - depending on version)
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Step 4
Use the supplied installation script.
- ./install.sh
When asked, enter a 'y' to install.
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Step 5
NOTE: This setip is optional!
Configure your user-shell to /bin/msh.
- nano /etc/passwd
- - OR -
- vi /etc/passwd
Change /bin/bash to /bin/msh, do this for only the users you want using metashell
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Step 6
Logout and back in, or run /bin/msh to start using metashell enjoy.