> >At 09:50 AM 29/04/97 -0700, Ryan Shaw wrote: >>i've looked through the archives and haven't found an answer as of yet. >>i'd like the screen cleared on logout and the login prompt to appear at >>the top. i've worked around this by using an alias in bashrc, but i'm >>sure there is a better way. >> >>any ideas? > >Best way (the way I do it) is to do this: > >clear > /etc/motd > >However, make sure you make a backup copy of your original MOTD so you can >then edit the file and after all the ascii characters put it back. >
I think /etc/issue might be a better choice 'cause it gets displayed by getty I believe Regards, Alec -- Alec Clews, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, TCA Consulting Ltd Tel:44-(0)171-415-8159 Fax:44-(0)171-556-0022, PGP keyid:48FA EB81 New City Court, 20 St Thomas Street, London, Britain, SE1 9SD =======================Usual Disclaimers Apply====================== -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
