Re: Getting ttyx

[mickyb@es.co.nz (Michael Beattie)]

On 28 May 1998 john@dhh.gt.org wrote:

> Michael Beattie wrote:
> > What is the best way to get the current console's tty? I know tty does the
> > job, but how do I find the name WITHOUT the /dev/ ?
> 
> basename `tty`


[etc....]

Thanks to all for replies... I have lots of options now.. thanks!


                       Michael Beattie (mickyb@es.co.nz)

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