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How to create a BASH script to setup the user environment (.profile) so the bash prompt includes Hostname,Current working Directory and the Version of bash.
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- 10-06-2012 #1Just Joined!
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Hello users
How to create a BASH script to setup the user environment (.profile) so the bash prompt includes Hostname,Current working Directory and the Version of bash.
Note: I don't need anyone to solve my question i need only hints or explanation would be helpful.
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- 10-06-2012 #2Linux Newbie
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Have a look at Bash Prompt HOWTO.
Programming and other random guff: cat /dev/thoughts > blogspot.com (previously prognix.blogspot.com)
- 10-06-2012 #3Just Joined!
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Hi JohnGraham,
Prompting is not a problem .. the real problem is how to reach the user environment (.profile) ?
- 10-06-2012 #4Trusted Penguin
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In case of new users:
Have a look at the skeleton section of
In case of existing and "real" users:Code:man useradd
Ask them to insert it.
The $HOME is by definition the realm of the person who owns it.
In case of existing and "system" users:
Write a one-time script to deploy it.You must always face the curtain with a bow.
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