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Re: possible bash 4.0.10 bug: command substitution in PROMPT_COMMAND


From: Greg Wooledge
Subject: Re: possible bash 4.0.10 bug: command substitution in PROMPT_COMMAND
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:26:33 -0400
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On Thu, Apr 09, 2009 at 05:12:13PM -0400, Jared Yanovich wrote:
> Specifically, I use this output of a command in my prompt (sorry to
> offend anyone who finds that ridiculous), so it would be nice to have
> the old functionality back if possible.

You can do:

 PS1='$(your command) other stuff here'

The command substitution will be performed every time the prompt is
displayed.




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