PS1 variable in /etc/bashrc does not change console prompt on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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Issue

  • PS1 variable in /etc/bashrc does not change console prompt.
  • How do I change console prompt?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • bash

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