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Old 11-08-2010
If statement in my prompt?
Anyone know how I can do a simple if statement in my prompt? As it is now I run a few commands to customize my prompt using command substitution. What I would prefer is if I could change the color dependent on the results.

So `command` > output > if = 'x' then color=blue else color=red

That way I can make certain problems stand out more and draw my attention to them.

As it is I have a ridiculously complicated prompt that runs numerous commands and generate a 2 line prompt filled with useful nuggets of info.. sometimes I miss something.
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Old 11-08-2010
Something like this?
Code:
if [ `command` = "x" ]; then ....; fi

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Old 11-08-2010
For an example of Franklin52's suggestion have a look at this post in this thread:https://www.unix.com/showthread.php?t=146853, 2 weeks ago.
 
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