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Old 08-14-2005, 07:28 PM   #1
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Send message over console

Is there a command to send messages to another user on the console (SSH) to inform him of something?

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Old 08-14-2005, 07:32 PM   #2
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write tty user
I believe that is the correct way .....if in doubt man write.
 
Old 08-14-2005, 07:44 PM   #3
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cat - > /dev/pty/0?
 
Old 08-14-2005, 07:44 PM   #4
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read the 'wall' manpage
 
Old 08-15-2005, 07:48 PM   #5
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Good stuf, thx guys!
 
  


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