if output to /dev/null how can i still get some output ??

naveen76 · 11-23-2009, 03:00 AM

if i running a bash script with output to /dev/null

is there still a way to write echo direct to tty1 ??

wfh · 11-23-2009, 04:25 AM

I can't tell from your post what you're trying to do, but in general, it is possible to redirect your data streams in a variety of ways.

Try here, first:

Redirection and Pipeline Notes

naveen76 · 11-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfh

I can't tell from your post what you're trying to do, but in general, it is possible to redirect your data streams in a variety of ways.

Try here, first:

Redirection and Pipeline Notes

i am running a bash script with output to /dev/null but i want it to only output text on my wishes

i did it with echo " text " > /dev/tty1 wich worked for me

but thanks anyway for answering my question