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Re: Bash Window Geometry


On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Bubba Jones wrote:

> Is it possible to tell the bash prompt where I want it positioned on my
> desktop?  Using X Windows I specify size and location with "--geometry".
> Is there anything comparable under MS Windows?

First off, <http://cygwin.com/acronyms/#PCYMTWLL>.  Thanks.

Now, if you're starting bash from a shortcut (e.g., the one Cygwin
installation puts on your desktop), you can change shortcut parameters to
put the window anywhere you want (Properties->Layout->Window position).

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