Xterm is a window manager on many systems and starts manually with’startx. When I launch an xterm, the new instance doesn’t read the prompt. This means the prompt stays with the default, rather than changing to suit my needs. I learned something new about the xterm program. I also want to make note of a file that I use to set a resolution of 100×100 when X starts. I’m able to have my laptop suspend, thanks to the BIOS I believe.”]
Source: https://taosecurity.blogspot.com/2004/05/usability-tips-for-unix-i-want-to-note.html