problem in write command

mtest · 10-30-2003, 01:48 AM

If i issue a write command at prompt
i am getting the error

write: you have write permission turned off.

even though i am trying this in root i am getting this error and i have seen in /etc/bin/write. the executable permission is given for this.

pls reply this

SaTaN · 10-30-2003, 03:04 AM

type

Code:

mesg y

Then try to write it'll work and if want to disable it

Code:

mesg n

Tell me if thatz the problem

paonethestar · 10-30-2003, 03:11 AM

By default if it is turned off, put above commands in .bash_profile or .bashrc !.As same thing in my case also in Mandrake Linux.

mtest · 10-30-2003, 06:30 AM

thanks Mr SATAN
it is working when i kept mesg y