That Cyberciti page is pretty detailed. I would suggest you go with it. On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 6:31 PM, Keith Smith wrote: > > I have been interested in this also. Found this site : > http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-unix-bash-shell- > setup-prompt.html > > > On 2015-01-02 19:17, joe@actionline.com wrote: > >> I recently purchased a new Dell laptop, delete M$, >> installed Linux Mint, and I'm in the process of >> setting it up the way I want it. >> >> How can I change the command line prompt from the current: >> >> "joe@joe-dell-Inspiron-3542:>" >> >> to just: "joe:>" >> >> Also, I'd like to be able to turn the touchpad off and on >> but the only suggested method I have found to do this >> does not work for me: synclient TouchpadOff=1 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > -- > Keith Smith > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen