> how can i send the /var/log/messages on a designated terminal? > i remember some many years ago i saw on of SAs having messages file to 11 > or 10 terminal from the moment machine booted. The gain - they just switch > to it instead of typing "tail ....".
Perhaps an entry in /etc/rsyslog.conf to direct messages of the desired type to /dev/tty11? >I don't practice this myself, but I suspect an entry in /etc/inittab like this >would >suffice: >tty11::respawn:/usr/bin/tail -f /var/log/messages That might run into problems when the messages log file rolls over. - Bluejay Adametz, CFII, A&P, AA-5B N45210 Definition: Snuggage n. The act of retying both shoestrings when only one needed it. NOTICE: This message, including any attachments, is only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information, or information otherwise protected from disclosure by law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying, dissemination or distribution of this message or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please contact the sender immediately by reply email and destroy this message, including all attachments, and any copies thereof.
