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RE: clear screen on logout



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>At 09:50 AM 29/04/97 -0700, Ryan Shaw wrote:
>>i've looked through the archives and haven't found an answer as of yet. 
>>i'd like the screen cleared on logout and the login prompt to appear at
>>the top.  i've worked around this by using an alias in bashrc, but i'm
>>sure there is a better way.
>>
>>any ideas?
>
>Best way (the way I do it) is to do this:
>
>clear > /etc/motd
>
>However, make sure you make a backup copy of your original MOTD so you can
>then edit the file and after all the ascii characters put it back.
>

I think /etc/issue might be a better choice 'cause it gets displayed by
getty I believe


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Alec
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