Jamie's PS1 collection, and how to customize your bash prompt

Tired of your dull bash prompt?

I rock a different bash prompt on each machine I use to help tell them apart. Vary the colors, add a dash of bold… parentheses, braces, brackets? Heck, maybe even a datestamp.

This here is my PS1 collection, for my reference and your inspiration. Also some notes on crafting your own sweet prompts.