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Linux talk command

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The Linux talk command is used to communicate with other users.

Access Permission: All users.

Syntax

talk person [ttyname]

Parameter Description:

  • person: Prepared account for conversation. If the user is on another machine, then you can input [email protected]
  • ttyname: If the user has two or more tty connections at the same time, they can choose an appropriate tty to send messages.

Online Examples

Talk to the user Rollaend on the current machine. At this time, Rollaend has only one connection.

talk Rollaend

Next is waiting for Rollaend's response. If Rollaend accepts, Rollaend can input `talk jzlee` to start the conversation. Press ctrl to end.+c

Talk to the user Rollaend on linuxfab.cx using pts/2To talk

talk [email protected] pts/2

Next is waiting for Rollaend's response. If Rollaend accepts, Rollaend can input `talk [email protected]` to start the conversation. Press ctrl to end.+c

Note:If the characters on the screen appear abnormally, try pressing ctrl+l Update screen display.

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