"M.D. DeWar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > [ -x /usr/games/fortune ] && /usr/games/fortune freebsd-tips > > why and what is this command for. > I found it in the /home/user directory in the .profile file. > > no such thing in usr/games. > no errors in the message files > and searching freebsd ports shows no game called fortune. > > I assume its a x game but why is it listed ?
It's the "fortune cookie" program. That statement is there to give a "FreeBSD tip" (piece of information) to users when they log in. The first clause in that line makes sure the program is installed before running it; so if you don't have it, you won't get any errors. _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
