User environment files and customization procedures

These files and procedures help the user customize the system environment.

System startup files
Item Description
/etc/profile System file that contains commands that the system executes when you log in.
/etc/environment System file that contains variables specifying the basic environment for all processes.
$HOME/.profile File in your home directory that contains commands that override the system /etc/profile when you log in. For more information, see .profile file.
$HOME/.env File in your home directory that overrides the system /etc/environment and contains variables specifying the basic environment for all processes. For more information, see .env file.
AIXwindows startup files
Item Description
$HOME/.xinitrc File in your home directory that controls the windows and applications that start up when you start AIXwindows. For more information, see .xinitrc file.
$HOME/.Xdefaults File in your home directory that controls the visual or behavioral aspect of AIXwindows resources. For more information, see .Xdefaults file.
$HOME/.mwmrc File in your home directory that defines key bindings, mouse button bindings, and menu definitions for your window manager. For more information, see .mwmrc file.
Customization procedures
Item Description
PS1 Normal system prompt
PS2 More input system prompt
PS3 Root system prompt
chfont Changes the font used by a display at system restart
stty Sets, resets, and reports workstation operating parameters