Current path shown next to cursor - want it to stop!

[Simon R Wootton]

I have an L class server running HPUX 11.00. Currently, the present working directory is shown next to the cursor which is becoming annoying - how do I turn this off ? eg.

l2000:/etc#

I also get unusual chars appearing randomly, especially when logging on.

Please help!

[Rita C Workman]

You can edit the .profile and correct the entry for PS1 as you would like it to read....

Regards,
Rita

[Joseph C. Denman · Accepted solution]

This is the PS1 variable. Find were it is being set. Will be either /etc/profile or your .profile.

To change it for now:

export PS1="#"

...jcd...

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi:

It sounds like your TERM variable isn't set correctly. If all is OK when you login but later becomes corrupt, do this:

# ttytype -s
# stty sane

...JRF...

[Robin Wakefield]

The PS1 variable is probably being set in your .profile (or .vueprofile or .dtprofile ) within your home directory.

If it's happening for everyone, it could be in /etc/profile

Rgds, Robin.

[Magdi KAMAL]

Hi,

Check the variable PS1 in /etc/profile and /$HOME/.profile and correct it if needed.

and control your TERM variable to be set to the adequate value :

#ttytype -s
...
... output
#stty sane



Magdi

[Tracey]

The profile is where I have it set initially, but I also have it in my ENV file - /etc/kshrc or $HOME/.kshrc - it is set in the /etc/profile - to change the path everytime I do a cd.