On Friday 30 July 2004 15:10, Tom wrote: > * [Friday 30 July 2004 15:34] Adam Funk: > >> For a few weeks now I've been finding logins listed in the `who` >> output that are not really logged in. I've found out how to clear >> them (`cat /dev/null>/var/run/utmp`) but I'd like to cure the >> problem. The false entries all seem to refer to xterm sessions >> (running bash but without the -l option), but only a few xterm >> sessions fail to get registered as logged out. > > Pretty useless reply, but I've noticed the same thing. It's been like > that for several months here, now.
Actually that's useful for me to know: it makes it less likely that I've screwed it up. Any idea what program or package puts the information in utmp? Thanks, Adam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]