utmp, wtmp

Xavius · 04-04-2004, 09:24 AM

these files should be in /var/adm but there aren't

how can I install these files? and how I can see the info stored in its (are in binary or plain text?)

Thanks a lot!

Mara · 04-04-2004, 02:43 PM

I have /var/log/wtmp. It's binary and you can see it contents by using 'last' command (with parameters).

Xavius · 04-04-2004, 03:58 PM

thanks....

No utmp in linux?

masand · 04-11-2004, 08:29 AM

in linux u have utmp in
/var/run/utmp
which krrps records of current logins

wtmp in
/var/log/wtmp
keeps record of logins and logout