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1. Solaris
Hi, I need help changing PS1 in Solaris. I tried this:
MYPROMPT="> "
PS1=$LOGNAME@$HOSTNAME:${PWD}$MYPROMPT (NOT SURE WHY IT'S HIGHLIGHTED HERE)
export PS1
My problem is that $PWD is not working, when I get the prompt and I change directories, the prompt is not displaying the current... (17 Replies)
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2. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi,
Trying to change the prompt. I have the following code.
export PS1='
<${USER}@`hostname -s`>$ '
The hostname is not displayed
<abc@`hostname -s`>$ uname -a
AIX xyz 1 6 00F736154C00
<adcwl4h@`hostname -s`>$
If I use double quotes, then the hostname is printed properly but... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: bobbygsk
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3. Ubuntu
i'm having a frustrating issue with virtual consoles on my ubuntu 9.10 setup
i was having trouble accessing the virtual consoles at all (no visible display) so i installed XDM and set it as the default X login manager)
now when i hit ctl-alt F1-F6 instead of the usual getty (login prompt) i get... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: hopper195
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4. Ubuntu
Hi All
As i m trying to install ubuntu on my virtual PC where h/w confg is as 5GB didk n 512 mb RAm.
after selecting mode option, and after pressing F6 after that screen shows some msg. And not goes to next step.
What is the problem n wht i shall do??
Please provide me solution (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: sunray
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5. IP Networking
System: Dell Desktop w/ 2 SATA drives running Ubuntu 9.10 that uses 2 ethernet cards, 1 for internet connectivity and another to interface the machine with a high voltage power supply which supports ssh and EPICS controls. Second Ethernet card is connected to a NetGear WNR3500 router, the VME... (0 Replies)
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6. Programming
i have been tyring to install the Ubuntu OS 9.04 ,some how i failed to install it.
i actually downloaded the OS from Download Ubuntu | Ubuntu
i got the image file i tried to burn it by using nero, it susscessfully burned the image but when i insert the cd into drive and restart my system... (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: MrUser
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7. Ubuntu
i have been tyring to install the Ubuntu OS 9.04 ,some how i failed to install it.
i actually downloaded the OS from Download Ubuntu | Ubuntu
i got the image file i tried to burn it by using nero, it susscessfully burned the image but when i insert the cd into drive and restart my system its... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: MrUser
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8. Ubuntu
Okay I have my computer dual booted with Ubuntu 9.04 and Windows Vista, when I play a game on Vista such as Soldier Front or Quake its smooth and very enjoyable, but when I try to get a simple game such as Scorched 3D, its glitchy, choppy, and the background seeps through to the game (I get a... (9 Replies)
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9. IP Networking
I think terminal outpu is better than long words so:
I rebooted my laptop but no success... It's the same for all entry i added... Any ideas ?
PS: I'm under ubuntu 9.0.4
edit: hostnames can't start with a number, using c4507 for example works. (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: nekkro-kvlt
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10. Ubuntu
I have a dell poweredge sc430 (what ever that is). Came cheap with an 80 gig sata hard drive.
So maybe a year later I bought a 250 gig sata drive for backup (with rsynch from cron).
Rsynch works fine.
But now the machine won't reboot without me manually
pressing the F1 key.
I see a... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: salmobytes
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