Welcome message in Linux

A student of mine had a question how he can modify the welcome message in Linux when you login on TTY or through SSH.

So I though to posted it out here.

Place your welcome text in /etc/motd. Default this file is emtpy.

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categories Uncategorized | June 30, 2009

2 Comments to “Welcome message in Linux”

  1. By wholesale sources, August 18, 2010 @ 08:03

    Thanks very much, its very nice article, this was the one I am looking for. Thanks again Thanks.

  2. By wholesale sources, August 18, 2010 @ 08:03

    Thanks very much, its very nice article, this was the one I am looking for. Thanks again Thanks.

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