Hello,

in Debian as a normal user, I can use the TAB extension on command line to
expand a parameter, i.e. if I type "man mce" it completes the command
to "man mcedit". Or a dpkg-reconfigure <TAB> shows me the possible
parameters.

If I try the same as root on the command line, the TAB extension on
parameter does not work.

If I try the same with Sidux (a distribution based on the sid of Debian), it
works for both users.

I think there is a difference in the bash environment between a normal user
and root.

Does anyone know how to solve it? Would be helpful for a new user like me
to see the valid parameters on dpkg-reconfigure or other commands.

Greetings,
Martin.
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> in Debian as a normal user, I can use the TAB extension on command line to
> expand a parameter, i.e. if I type "man mce" it completes the command to
> "man mcedit". Or a dpkg-reconfigure <TAB> shows me the possible
> parameters.

> If I try the same as root on the command line, the TAB extension on
> parameter does not work.
[snip]
> I think there is a difference in the bash environment between a normal user
> and root.

> Does anyone know how to solve it? Would be helpful for a new user like me
> to see the valid parameters on dpkg-reconfigure or other commands.

.. /etc/bash_completion

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· Darren Salt <news@youmustbejoking.demon.cu.invalid> schrieb:

>> Does anyone know how to solve it? Would be helpful for a new user like
>> me to see the valid parameters on dpkg-reconfigure or other commands.
>
> . /etc/bash_completion

Thank you, that line was missing in .bashrc. Works well now.

Martin.
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