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Old 07-06-2003, 10:01 PM   #1
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backround transparent sys log?


once i saw a friend who had his system log running as his backround, so whenever he changed something or launched a program, the log would scroll by as things were recorded. it was really sweet, and i have no idea how he did it.

any ideas?
 
Old 07-06-2003, 10:08 PM   #2
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Something like root-tail ?


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Old 07-07-2003, 12:54 PM   #3
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exactly

i think that's exactly what i was lookign for, gonna go test it...

many thanks!
 
Old 07-07-2003, 04:05 PM   #4
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Pleasure mate, and feedback appreciated ;)

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