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Formated file (example /etc/motd)
Sometimes there is the need for special formating in the file, like /etc/motd
It can be done, with escape sequence in front of the code.
When using vi , to insert the escape sequence, use Control-V, ESC key.
It puts ^[ into the file.
Then add another [ and the code.
- 0 - turn off attributes
- 1 - Bold
- 4 - Underline
- 5 - Blinking
- 7 - Reverse video
- m - terminates each escape sequence
Here is the example from vi session.
Here is how looks like when you cat file, or if this is /etc/motd, the user sees this upon login.
If you use putty, and don't see blinking, then enable it.
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