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so after trying out all the terminals. I finally stuck over hyper.js and I configured zsh as default for root by 

chsh -s /usr/bin/zsh root

And I get zsh when I login as root. But when I try it with using the same command and replacing the root with my USER_NAME it shows no error but I'm getting bash by default.. I loved zsh and I want it all over my users, thank you.

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I have experienced chsh not working in linuxes in the past.

I suggest usermod -s the rest of the syntax is the same as the chsh command.

If this still doesn't work, then you can manually change the path for your user's default shell in /etc/passwd - this will require root privileges.

Good luck.

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  • Thanx this worked.. BTW also can you tell me what does this Chsh Command does.... Where else can I use it.
    – ghost_83
    Apr 3, 2019 at 6:19
  • usermod? It mostly modifies user information in /etc/passwd and it can manipulate a users' groups. chsh is supposed to manage a users login shell by manipulating /etc/passwd, but for some reason it's behavior doesn't appear consistent on all *nixs. Let me know if this answered your question.
    – Guy Gastineau
    Apr 3, 2019 at 11:50
  • Thanx for your replies.. It helped :)
    – ghost_83
    Apr 3, 2019 at 13:16
  • I would appreciate you marking my answer as accepted if the information resolved your issue. Have a nice day.
    – Guy Gastineau
    Apr 3, 2019 at 21:39

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