On Sat, Feb 25, 2006 at 09:05:03AM +0000, i18rabbit@cwazy.co.uk wrote:
>  utmp entries are created by ssh logins and reboots/shutdowns,
>  but not for *any* console or telnet logins.  this is the problem.

Yes, but it's not a problem on a properly-installed NetBSD 3.0 system.

>  because i maintain several BSD systems, and i have
>  a stripped custom /etc directory that i use for
>  all of them; for ease of set-up and maintenance.

That strikes me as a bad idea. You should've said that originally... In
that case, all I can say is that you're on your own if your custom
modifications cause things to break.