Slackware Line Numbering

Jerry Feldman gaf at blu.org
Mon Sep 2 17:22:34 EDT 2002


That sounds like the history number (eg. !). You can change the prompt by 
setting the value of PS1.
Jefferson Kirkland wrote:
> I have an issue with a new install of Slackware 8.0.  Upon logging in, I 
> notice that before the PS1 prompt, there is a number.  Every time I enter a 
> command and hit enter, the number increases.
> Is there anyone who knows how to remedy this so that the line number does 
> not appear?  I have already tried defining my own PS1 prompt and the line 
> numbers are pretty resilient.  Any help is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Jeff Kirkland
> 
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