> % ls -F [doesn't show color, but denotes executables with a *, and > directories with a / ] > % ls --color > > ...or, insert this line in your .bashrc file: > > alias 'ls' 'ls --color' I find it helpful to use the above command with -F This option appends a character to the filenames that indicate what it is. * for programs or executable scripts / for directories @ for symbolic links | for pipes = for sockets nothing for regular files. the entire command would be alias ls='ls -F --color' btw, regular files are white, programs are green, directories are blue and links are aqua. Hope that helps, Ben
