On Wednesday 03 January 2007 10:55, Randall R Schulz wrote: > My previous answer was for part (a). For part (b) I'd check > on /var/run/utmp. That file records current logins. Perhaps the file is > missing or damaged. If it's missing, it should get recreated by a > reboot. If it's corrupted, perhaps it should be removed and then you > should reboot. > > Actually, a bit of quick Googling suggests that the proper way to > correct a corrupted utmp is to copy /dev/null onto it (or otherwise > effect its truncation) and not to reboot but merely to log out and in > again.
Thanks for the addendum, Randall. I've added it to my notes for when I tackle the 'errant who' issue later today. I'm enjoying exploring 10.2 right now! :-) regards, Carl -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
