Killed message log!!!

[Andrew Mathews]

Harry G wrote:

> In my attempt to find the trouble with cdrecord, I meant to copy my 
> /var/log/messages doc.  Instead, due to the hour, I renamed it.
> 
> I successfully renamed it back, but now, there is no logging report 
> being generated in the message file.  
> 
> What can I do to fix this stupid thing I did?
> 
> 
> Harry G
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/etc/rc.d/init.d/syslog reload (or wherever your init script is)

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Andrew Mathews
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Is this the line for the latest whimsical YUGOSLAVIAN drama which also
makes you want to CRY and reconsider the VIETNAM WAR?