> > > jim r said > > > > How do I clear the screen after logout? so...instead of walking up on > > > > the remnants of the X server terminating and a login prompt, all that > > > > shows on the screen is the login prompt... what script is it? > > > > > > > Personally, I don't like the shell-specific solutions. As system > > > administer I like having this sort of configuration as simple as possible. > > > > Wouldn't a better solution be for "exit" to clear the screen? > > As if you mess with the /etc/issue after booting, it will clear > > what is shown.... > > > > Anyone know how to add a clear screen to the exit command? > > As has been stated before; in .bash_profile or /etc/profile use > > trap clear EXIT
Isn't that too bash-specific ? I'd prefere /etc/issue* Best regards Juergen Fornoff

