Red Hat edits /etc/issue on boot up. Edit the file /etc/rc.d/rc.local and
comment out the lines that have to do with /etc/issue. To comment the
lines out, you add a # character to the beginning of the line.
- Mike
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On Sat, 10 Apr 1999, INKEY$ wrote:
I>Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 22:38:21 -0600
I>From: INKEY$ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I>To: Linux Newbie List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I>Subject: issue file not sticking
I>
I>I installed redhat 2 days ago, so excuse me if the complete moron factor seems high.
I>
I>The problem is this. The etc/issue file won't "stick". I log in as root, edit it
slightly in vi to display my linux counter registration number and my linux box's
"born on" date. (i just wanted a slightly more interesting prelogin screen that
"redhat release... etc." I save it and get out of vi. I can then logout and the new
file displays correctly. Then I shutdown, reboot, and then the old message is back.
Any suggestions? (and dont say leave your comp on)
I>
I>Thanks
I>INKEY$
I>
