On Thu, 2010-02-18 at 17:25 +0000, Sean Miller wrote: > Traditionally in Unix "$" denoted user, "#" denoted root. > > Dunno how it works in Linux because in Ubuntu I tend to use "sudo" > rather than logging in directly, though I'd guess if I were in as root > I'd get a "#" prompt rather than a "$" one - others can clarify > whether this is actually the case.
It is the case, assuming you are using the standard bash $PS1. It might be different if you've customised your prompt or are using a different shell. -- Matt Wheeler m...@funkyhat.org
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