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Hi, what about removing Fish terminal and use Konsole or Mate terminal instead? Bad idea.... Why?
What is the appropriate command to see bash version information from say (Mate Terminal)?
Trying to keep this message short and not confusing.
-Thanks

If you want to change shell to bash run this command

as root

chsh -s bash

Then reboot

    As a beginner, I'm not sure why I have two terminal emulators (Xfce's own plus "fish") to be homest. But I trust the developers here more than most (they've earned it!) and if fish is the default it's for a reason I may not understand yet, but may discover later.

      shells, or terminals, are user choice. Some prefer bash, while other like fish, zsh , sh, or others

      Robin GhostBSD is tailored for those new to the Unix world, providing a gentle introduction with the Fish shell, a clear, approachable interface. Newcomers can simply type help at the prompt to access an intuitive Fish tutorial, easing their transition into this environment. More seasoned users, meanwhile, might consider switching from Fish to a shell that aligns more closely with their expertise and preferences. This flexibility enhances GhostBSD's appeal, offering a welcoming entry point for novices while accommodating the technical depth experienced users expect.

        13 days later

        Neville Hi Neville. Well, I tried it like this and with the full path to bash, as sugg. in FreeBSD man pages, but always returns to fish as default shell.
        I now changed it in /etc/password for "hank" et voila: now it stays with bash as default for my normal user. :-)