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