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06-09-2004

zazzybob

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

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Hi, maybe I should have elaborated.

Create a script called, say, set_title.sh

In vi, insert this code....

Code:

#!/bin/sh

echo "^[]0;$*^G"

The ^[ is produced using the keystroke CTRL-V then ESC

The ^G is produced using the keystroke CTRL-G (on some terminals CTRL-V then CTRL-G)

Then, invoke the code at the prompt with

./set_title.sh My new window title

Cheers
ZB

Last edited by zazzybob; 06-09-2004 at 08:53 AM..