Hi, show entries at the end of the file # tail /var/log/messages
show entries at the beginning of the file # head /var/log/messages use the -n switch to set the number of lines to view to scroll through the whole file # more /var/log/messages to view the file in real time # tail -f /var/log/messages cheers Ivan Coric IT Security Officer Information Technology WorkCover Queensland Ph: (07) 30066414 Fax: (07) 30066424 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "netsec novice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 12/14/02 06:34am >>> I'm hoping I don't generate flames because this is somewhat off-topic but I have been googling for a while and I'm not getting the answer I'm looking for. I need information on how I view or set up syslog on a Linux platform (specifically SuSE 8.1) I am BRAND new to Linux and purchased SuSE to force myself to learn. My first project is to set it up as a syslog security server. Yes - I have also done man syslog. I am familiar with syslog servers (Kiwi) in the windows environment. What is the method to viewing logs on Linux? Typing syslogd at the command line tells me that syslogd is already running but I don't see it listening as a service when I type netstat -an. Any help is appreciated... a direction for information if you just think I'm an idiot is fine too. thanks N _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus *************************************************************************** Messages included in this e-mail and any of its attachments are those of the author unless specifically stated to represent WorkCover Queensland. The contents of this message are to be used for the intended purpose only and are to be kept confidential at all times. This message may contain privileged information directed only to the intended addressee/s. Accidental receipt of this information should be deleted promptly and the sender notified. This e-mail has been scanned by Sophos for known viruses. However, no warranty nor liability is implied in this respect. **********************************************************************
