bluebell
07-02-2001, 09:24 AM
hello, how can i change the welcome string that appears after logging in (before starting X)? i can't seem to find the right file to edit anywhere (i'm on SuSE).
cheers! :D
cheers! :D
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teeitup
07-02-2001, 12:17 PM
Most Linux distros keep it in /etc/motd
(message of the day)
(message of the day)
Craig McPherson
07-02-2001, 07:12 PM
All distros keep it in /etc/motd. It stands for "Message Of The Day"; it's a term that has existed probably 20 years since the old BBS days. FYI.
Beware, some distros have programs that will update (overwrite) your motd during bootup, so make it Immutable or hunt down those programs and destroy them. The same with the login screen (/etc/issue and issue.net); distros like to overwrite them without permission unless you turn that "feature" off.
Beware, some distros have programs that will update (overwrite) your motd during bootup, so make it Immutable or hunt down those programs and destroy them. The same with the login screen (/etc/issue and issue.net); distros like to overwrite them without permission unless you turn that "feature" off.
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