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msg:tldr:221c4
msg: Send a message to all users of the current machine.
$ msg *
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The command "msg *" is used in the command prompt or terminal to send a message to all the users currently logged into a computer or a network.
Here's how the command works:
- "msg" is the command itself and is short for "message."
- The asterisk "*" after the command is a wildcard character that signifies all users currently logged in.
- The command usually requires administrative privileges to send messages to other users.
When this command is executed, a pop-up window or a message prompt will appear on the screen of each logged-in user, displaying the message that was sent. This can be useful for announcements, alerts, or communication purposes in a networked environment.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.