[Dxspider-support] motd

Dirk Koopman G1TLH gb7tlh at dxcluster.org
Mon Dec 29 18:26:08 GMT 2008


Ian Maude wrote:
> Hi Dirk et al,
> I am talking with Simon, HB9DRV currently discussing the upcoming  new
> HRD logbook.  One of the things I am trying to do is make the
> conversation between sysop and user more visible.  Currently, if a user
> logs in to a cluster using a logbook (like most people these days) they
> simply do not see the MOTD.  This makes it really awkward to get new
> information to users.  For example, I run registration at gb7mbc and the
> users would not see the alternative motd explaining how to become
> registered.
> 
> Would it be possible to have a command like sh/motd ?  I could work
> something out to do it here but it would not be the same at other
> clusters so something more generic is needed.
> 
> The command would simply be typed by the user and return the relevant
> motd (dependant on registration status).  This would mean that HRD (and
> any other software that implemented it) would be able to display the
> motd at login making it a lot more visible to the user.

Done.

> 
> Many thanks and a Merry Christmas
> 

And a HNY to you as well

Dirk G1TLH





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