how to keep changes to PS1 across terminals?

wrapster · 05-27-2008, 02:02 AM

hi all,
I would like to know how to make a custom system prompt rather than a default bash3.2#

I tried changing PS1 but i was able to only change for that particular terminal...
How do i keep the changes across the terminals?

Thanks

ilikejam · 05-27-2008, 03:24 AM

Hi.

Put the PS1 assignment (and an 'export PS1') in ~/.bash_profile, and it should be applied for any subsequent bash shells. You'll need to log out and back in for it to take effect.

Dave

Blinker_Fluid · 05-27-2008, 09:10 AM

Normally I put it in either my .profile or .bashrc file.

Straight from my .profile:
PS1="\u@\h \w --> "

wrapster · 05-27-2008, 07:31 PM

Hi
I checked out my HOME dir, but there no file called .bashrc...
find / -name .bashrc -print ,also yielded nothing
I am using Solaris b83

jlliagre · 05-28-2008, 05:17 PM

You are free to create a .bashrc file in your HOME directory.

For a better understanding of bash startup files, your can have a look at its manual page.

wrapster · 05-28-2008, 09:51 PM

Ok thanks ...
Will do that and let you know!!