ok, dirmysql was just an example. For it, I want only root to be able to use it, but for this one, for example, alias dirdlds='cd /home/paranor/downloads' I'd like it available to both root and the user paranor. Whilst I un I can put it in the .bashrc file for paranor, how about for root..? Cheers.
Put it in root's ~/.bashrc file.
Paul.