MF22: Bring forward the far more explanatory motd we had in 2.2.8

Suggested by:	Nathan Ahlstrom <nrahlstr@winternet.com>

1 files changed, 16 insertions, 5 deletions

diff --git a/etc/motd b/etc/motd
index e84c9e8d039e..76ef25936d38 100644
--- a/etc/motd
+++ b/etc/motd
@@ -1,10 +1,21 @@
 FreeBSD ?.?.?  (UNKNOWN)
 
-Welcome to FreeBSD!
+Welcome to FreeBSD!  You will find security advisories and updated
+errata information for all releases at http://www.FreeBSD.ORG/releases/
 
-If the doc distribution has been loaded on this machine, the FreeBSD
-Handbook will be in file:/usr/share/doc/handbook and the FAQ in
-file:/usr/share/doc/FAQ 
+Before asking for technical assistance:
+ 1.  Consult the ERRATA section for your release at the URL above.
 
-Type /stand/sysinstall to re-enter the installation and configuration utility.
+ 2.  Search the Handbook, FAQ, and mail archives at 
+     http://www.FreeBSD.ORG/search.html. If the doc distribution is
+     installed on this machine, you will also find the formatted FAQ
+     and Handbook documents in /usr/share/doc/
+
+ 3.  If you still have a question or problem, collect the output of
+     `uname -a' along with error messages from whatever part of the
+     system you are having problems with and email it as a question
+     to the questions@FreeBSD.ORG mailing list.
+        
+You may also use `/stand/sysinstall' to re-enter the installation and
+configuration  utility.  Edit /etc/motd to change this login announcement.