We are using Linux as a bootable CD for system
configuration. We would like to keep all the
information displayed at bootup hidden. The main
reason for this is because our users see words such as
"error" and "failed" and it bothers them (though there
is nothing wrong).


Anyone know how other than changing the kernel code?


Thanks once again

Not sure exactly how it can be done, however it is pretty important that you see the messages so you know if there is a problem. You could modify the init scripts to not output anything. I would not however in case of a problem.

The statement you made is inherently wrong.

The main
reason for this is because our users see words such as
"error" and "failed" and it bothers them (though there
is nothing wrong).


There must be something wrong or you would not get errors.

If it is a certain script that generates false errors modify it, but leave the rest as is. If not you won't know when there is a real problem.

If your set on doing it, I would think that changing the standard output device in the first script that runs, then setting it back to normal in rc.local or somewhere else that would run at boot would do it.

However if you do that you need a script that parses the log files for problems and notifies the user.

Thanks David, I will try that.