"Note that output from .bashrc stuffs up rsync and scp, in case you use them. Enclose the lot in { .... } >&2" I call a shell script from my .bashrc so does th

"Note that output from .bashrc stuffs up rsync and scp, in case you use them. Enclose the lot in { .... } >&2" I call a shell script from my .bashrc so does this have the same effect? I'll take this advice and wrap the script. I don't use scp or rsync but possible could at some time, thanks @emmelaich.