ubuntu terminal directory

[eric.chadbourne-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Eric Chadbourne)]

Eric Chadbourne wrote:
> hi.
> 
> in ubuntu gnome terminal it shows your current directory.  this annoys 
> me.  why take up 3/4 of the first line with my path.  i already know 
> where i am...  i just want a dollar or pound.  i've poked around the 
> profile config but don't see how to change this.  anybody know?
> 
> eric at littledragon:/media/My Passport/music/RipdCDs/Led Zeppelin/III$
> 
> _yuck_
> 
> eric at littledragon$
> 
> _much nicer_
> 
> thanks for any tips,
> eric c.
> 


i found it.  it's in bashrc.  PS1.  yippee!
- eric c.