Why does the default shell in OS X 10 look differently than that in Linux (Mint, Lubuntu...)? : <p>To clarify, when entering the default shell in OS X it appears as:</p>

<p><strong>pcname:~ username$</strong></p>

<p>and changing directories appears as:</p>

<p><strong>pcname:myFolder~ username$</strong></p>

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<p>however, in my experience with linux distros, the shell appears as:</p>

<p><strong>username@pcname:~$</strong></p>

<p>what is the purpose for the differences in syntax?</p>
