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Old 12-15-2009, 05:56 AM   #1
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Change default prompt

I am using Puppy Version 430.
I want to change the default prompt from # to the current working directory followed by one space.

I can do this by opening a console window and entering PS1="\w "

How do I force this to persist when I restart the computer.

Thanks
 
Old 12-15-2009, 06:13 AM   #2
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Put them in your ~/.bashrc ?
 
  


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