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Old 03-19-2001, 08:36 PM   #1
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What file do you edit to change the system message?
 
Old 03-20-2001, 01:09 PM   #2
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I think it is in the /etc directory with the file name motd - stands for Message of the Day. You should be able to find it though, I can't remember if it has an extension to it like .conf or if it is just motd. You'll know though, once you see it.
 
  


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