The output of the date command will be written to the file called dir-files , overwriting any previous contents if the file already exists. The output of the long listing of the directory will then be appended to the file dir-files , after the results of the date command that was written to the file. So now when you look at the contents of the file dir-files , it will have the date and time the directory listing was taken. The exclamation point is often refered to as the bang character. The prompt variable can be easily changed.
Many people display the directory they are currently is as their prompt.
The prompt variable can be easily changed. Many people display the directory they are currently is as their prompt. It is displayed to standard error, which is normally the screen. The secondary prompt variable can also be easily changed. Oracle users here at CST use to access their Oracle account.