How to change message displayed BEFORE the login prompt

From: Laura B. Eilers (laura.eilers_at_mci.com)
Date: 08/27/03

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    Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:19:24 -0600
To: Tru64 UNIX Admin List <tru64-unix-managers@ornl.gov>

    I am trying to find out how to change the message that shows up BEFORE the
    login prompt when you telnet into a machine. We want to make sure that the
    OS and machine type aren't displayed.

    TIA,
    Laura

    Laura Eilers
    MCI
    MRSS (Mid-Range Systems Support)
    Tru64 UNIX
    719-265-0305/v622-0305
    1-800-724-3624/pin #1923042

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