Add colors to directories, files, etc in the bash console.

[mandrakewilson]

How do I add colors to directories, files, etc in the bash console?

 

Easy. Add the following code to the .bashrc file located in your home directory:

 

alias ls='ls --color'

alias sl='ls --color'

 

An example of my .bashrc file with the above code added:

 

/usr/games/fortune homer

alias ls='ls --color'

alias sl='ls --color'

export PS1="[e[36;1m]u[e[32;1m]w >[e[0m]"

 

My example loads a Homer fortune, plus a nice, simple prompt with all the different colors for directories, images, links, etc.

[Cannonfodder]

Not to state the obvious but did you want to add t his to the FAQ? If so, take a peek at a faq and try to follow the format.

 

thanks!

[mandrakewilson]

First post has been edited for correct format.