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#4
Originally Posted by derekp View Post
I'd say install them in a different path, then change your PATH variable to point to the alternate utilites when you want to use them (in your $HOME/.profile, not in the system-wide /etc/profile). That way, they are only visible when you want, but if another component relies on the Busybox version (they have different command line switches in some cases), they can still be accessed in the normal location.
So THAT'S the profile filename for ash. Thanks.

I just kept editing the /etc/profile one.

I take it you cannot install them via the package manager if you install via a different path? If so, do you have any tips on how to install to a different path?