changing the welcome message in redhat

linuxboy_inside · 01-07-2004, 12:18 AM

hi!

i tried to change this /etc/issue.net? , but when i restart my box its back again..

any other file to edit?

thanks in advance...

MartinN · 01-07-2004, 12:40 AM

Hi!

Been there, done that.

There is some script that writes to that file every time you boot. Don't remember which. You could "solve" the problem by disallowing writing to the file:
chmod 444 /etc/issue.net

Regards
Martin

linuxboy_inside · 01-07-2004, 12:49 AM

thanks for your reply mr. martin

i just want to know what is the file script responsible to write it again everytime it boot?

maybe i have just put # to disable the effect of the script...

WindowsBurner · 01-07-2004, 09:15 AM

Well i dont if its the same in RH but in slack all you have to do is edit /etc/issue.
Thats all i did.my /etc/issue.net is completely empty.And my message is always displayed.

trickykid · 01-07-2004, 09:28 AM

You can also use /etc/motd

motd = Message Of The Day

I actually sometimes will just get rid of issue and issue.net as it displays information about your system which can harm you at times when on a network. It allows people to know what your running, etc.

Safest bet is to use motd and just remove issue.net and issue

Not totally necessary but just a small security hint.

WindowsBurner · 01-07-2004, 09:29 AM

cool! thanks tk never even thought of that *mentaly kicks myself*. I think I'll try it.

Thanks agian.

WB