[CentOS] Message display

[Greg Knaddison]

On 5/14/05, Robert <kerplop at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Is there a command in CentOS4 or some small program to display a short
> message everywhere possible on a box much like # shutdown -k now
> "Display me where I'll be seen", but without the added (normal) stuff?
> xmessage would probably be usable if it had an -onalldesktops option.

Don't know.

> 
> BTW, the purpose is to add a visual to the scripts I have in place to
> remind me to connect my external USB drive late Tuesday, disconnect it
> early Wednesday (after backup) and keep it out of the reach of "Murphy"
> for the rest of the week.
> 

How about writing a little cron entry to send you email at those times
with those subjects.  If you have a text capable phone (cingular/AT&T
do this) you could email it to <yournumber>@mmode.com for either no
fee or a very small one.

Greg