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Linux / Unix Command: issue
Command Library

NAME

issue - pre-login message and identification file  

DESCRIPTION

The file /etc/issue is a text file which contains a message or system identification to be printed before the login prompt. It may contain various @char and \char sequences, if supported by getty(1).  

SEE ALSO

getty(1), motd(5)


Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.

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