mathiasbynens / mathiasbynens/dotfiles

`alias ip` collision

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Description

On Debian-based-distros and Android (I have `/system/bin` in Termux `PATH`), there's a program named `ip`, which collides with the `ip` alias in this repo.

I propose renaming that alias to `dip` ("d" stands for `dig`), `my-ip`, `get-ip`, or `ip-get` (or any other appropriate name)

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Research direction

Search the repository's shell configuration for the `ip` alias and inspect how it is defined and used. Review the proposed replacement names against the Debian and Android collision described in the issue, then verify that the old alias is no longer defined and the replacement works.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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