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Linux ytalk Command

The Linux ytalk command is used to chat with other users.

With the ytalk command, you can chat online with other users. If you want to chat with users on other hosts, add their host name or IP address after their username.

Syntax

ytalk [-isxY][-h&lt;hostname or IP address>][username...]

Parameter Description:

-h<hostname or IP address> Specifies the remote host where the conversation partner is located.
-i Use audible alerts instead of display messages.
-s Open the ytalk chat window before the command prompt.
-x Turn off the graphical interface.
-Y All yes/no questions must be answered with uppercase letters "Y" or "N".

Example

Sending a message

# who  //Display current users
root   :0      Apr 9 20:17
root   pts/1    Apr 9 20:17
w3c   pts/6    May 27 16:47 (192.168.0.1)
root   pts/2    May 27 17:37 (192.168.0.1)
# ytalk w3c //Send a message
hey

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