Here are some links to articles about the shell (command line) prompt:

(Aside: The shell prompt is an alternate name for the command line prompt -- not sure which is preferred.

• http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-tip-prompt/ -- Looks like a useful article -- haven't read. OK, skimmed -- does look like plenty of information -- colors, sounds, time (?), directory.

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• RandyKramer - 24 Jan 2002
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