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Subject: wtmp problem
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Date: Thu, 7-May-87 14:49:11 EDT
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We also have the wtmp problem on our MicroVax II.  The garbage in the
wtmp file generally appears near an entry for ttyp0, ttyp1 etc. which
is what appears when someone does SET HOST from another system on the
DECNET.  I generally fix it by editing the wtmp file and removing the
3 offending bytes (always ^B ^C 0).  My impression is that these come
from the utmp file entry being copied into wtmp upon logout.  I'm
convinced it has nothing to do with the file system filling up.  I've
called Digital's software hotline about this and they generally have
an excuse such as "we couldn't recreate the problem".  I've been unable
to detect any pattern as to when the problem occurs.

Scott Shurr - Academic Computing   | internet: sshurr@wellesley.edu
Science Center, Wellesley College  | phone: 617-235-0320 X3262
Wellesley, MA 02181                |