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Old 10-08-2012, 05:51 AM   #1
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modify MINIX source code


Hi guys

please help me in solving my problem. i want to modify the source code of minix OS
to be more specific i went to change # at prompt statement to my name
i.e.
login : root
passwd:
#

it will be
login: root
passwd:
Elin


thanks alot for any help
 
Old 10-08-2012, 06:00 AM   #2
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that is not the source code of the OS, but the prompt setting of the shell. See man page of bash and look for prompt.
 
Old 10-08-2012, 06:37 AM   #3
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You have to change PS1 variable.
 
  


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