Correction in step 3 below.

> Here is how you can use write
> 1. Open terminal 1 (let's say as anamika or user1)
> $ ps
>  PID TTY          TIME CMD
>  5967 pts/5    00:00:00 bash
>  6028 pts/5    00:00:00 ps
>
> In an output like this, note the TTY of this terminal that is open.
> Leave the terminal open.
>
> 2. Open terminal 2 (this user, user2, will try to contact anamika)
> $ write anamika pts/5
>
> In terminal 1, anamika receives
> Message from user2@localhost on pts/6 at 13:25 ...
>

3. To be able to reply back, anamika (or user1) should type (even
though there is no prompt available):

write user2 pts/6

(the pts/6 is identified from the caller's invitation)



SB

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