- we use .bash_aliases since it's sourced from ~/.bashrc and it prevents overwriting the /etc/skel/.bashrc file provided by the bash package
- add some useful aliases/shorthands for frequently used commands
- add ls aliases
- force color prompts
- load autojump
- Prevent ">" from overwriting existing files
- set some bash history settings
- set git promp configuration
- enable colors in manpages
- add other examples
