how to change unix cmd display prompt?

Shell Programming and Scripting
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I am new to to unix and I want to make my own basic shell. What is the code I can use to change the unix cmd console display? For example my unix display prompt says MyCompterName~, I want it to say WhatEverMan~

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export PS1="whateverMan\w \$ "
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does that still allow me to use unix regular commands too?

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It just changes your prompt, you can set it in your .bashrc file in your home directory and then your setting will be applied each time you start a shell.

There are a number of special character strings available for use in the prompt string have a look at the list here http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-unix-bash-shell-setup-prompt.html