> > Can someone tell me how to put a word before the Log-in prompt? > > E.g. Mypcname:# or Mypcname:$. I know there a lot of fancy > > things I can do. Is there a HOWTO I can look? > > Thanks in advance, > > Jimmy > > That goes in the /etc/issue file. You can find the commands in the getty > man page.
I think the original question was worded a bit wrong???? From the question, he may have been actually looking for command prompt settings - not login prompt. Anyway, if so then, to set your command prompt to read "systemname#", put the following into your .bash_profile: PS1="\\h\\$ " Hope this helps, Kevin Traas Systems Analyst Edmondson Roper CA http://www.eroper.bc.ca -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
