SQL*Plus does not support command history on Linux

1. Install rlwrap on your system. On gentoo I emerged it so in debian or other distros there should be an RPM or package available.
2. Edit your /home/you/.profile and add alias sqlplus='rlwrap sqlplus'
3. Source /home/you/.profile

SQL*Plus now supports command history.

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