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+Files to be added to /etc/profile.d
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+Files here do not need shebang or to be marked executable UNLESS actually running shell commands.
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+These files will be read after /etc/profile by most shells.  However, they are not read on logins such as 'su' or 'sudo -u'.
+Variables set here are GLOBAL.
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