motd command
Purpose
Displays or modifies the partition's message of the day file.
Syntax
motd [-append | -overwrite ] -file Filename
motd [-append | -overwrite ] "Message of the day string"
Description
The motd command writes or appends to the partitions message of the day file. The new message can be specified on the command line or in a file with the -file flag. If no flags are specified the current message of the day is displayed.
Flags
| Flag name | Description |
|---|---|
| -append | Appends the specified message to the current message of the day |
| -file FileName | Replaces the current message of the day with the contents of FileName |
| -overwrite | Replaces the current message of the day with the specified message |
