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+# New by Dave
+# HEADER: ===========================================================
+# HEADER: This file is automanaged by puppet
+# HEADER: While it can still be managed manually, it is definitely not recommended.
+# HEADER: Any manual changes to this file run the risk of being overwritten!
+# HEADER: ===========================================================
+# comment dave's files
+
+alias dir='/usr/local/bin/altdir'
+alias df='df -ht xfs 2>/dev/null'
+alias suroot="sudo -i"