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Old 10-11-2008, 10:22 PM   #1
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{root@server[/home/Desktop]}

How can i make the commaline to show the path

eg {root@server[/home/Desktop]}
 
Old 10-11-2008, 10:29 PM   #2
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http://www.lifeaftercoffee.com/2006/...r-bash-prompt/ should give you all you need to do this.
 
Old 10-12-2008, 04:28 AM   #3
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For a more in depth explanation, you can go trough the Bash Prompt HOWTO. For a quick solution, the document suggested by XavierP should be enough.
 
  


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