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1. How about we just learning to type fast(-er) and use file name completion 2. Use real shell like ksh, where history search actually works 3. cd $OLDPWD is

1. How about we just learning to type fast(-er) and use file name completion 2. Use real shell like ksh, where history search actually works 3. cd $OLDPWD is occasionally helpful. Occasionally. Kids...

ajslater 16y ago
Exactly. OP is doing gymnastics to solve a non-problem.
iclelland 16y ago
Is 'cd $OLDPWD' any different from 'cd -' ?