> Also look into the tput program. You tell it what you want (bold, green, > etc.) and it outputs appropriate magic for your current terminal. Sounds interesting, but any syntax examples? I couldn't make heads or tails of it. -- Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <dmmcintyr@users.sourceforge.net> Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621 http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/