motd(M)

motd -- message of the day displayed at login

Format

Free-format ASCII text

Description

motd contains the message of the day that every user sees when they log into the system. A system administrator normally updates this file on a regular basis to inform of:

disruptions to the user service
changes to the system hardware or software
times of regular system backups
contents of mounted filesystems
names and telephone numbers of system operators

Display the message of the day at any time while logged in by typing pg /etc/motd. Suppress the appearance of the message using the hushlogin feature described in login(M).

Examples

NOTE: The system will be shut down at 14:00 (2 PM) today Tuesday December 4 for installation of a new disk drive. Service will be restored at 16:00 (4 PM) at the earliest.

GENERAL: The system is not available on Mondays between 08:00 and 10:00 when system backup is performed.

ENQUIRIES: Contact Mick O'Neil or Sean McCann on x410.

Files

/etc/motd: full pathname of motd

motd(M)

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