linux: talk command not working












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-- Setup --



user - anuraag
Machine A - 10.1.192.217



user - anuraag
Machine B - 10.107.2.210, 10.107.2.55, 10.107.2.217



talk is installed in both the machines,



-- Problem --



when i type:




talk anuraag@10.107.2.210




on Machine A, I get




[Checking for invitation on caller's machine]







and after pressing any key, the window closes.
same thing happens when i try:




talk anuraag@10.1.192.217




on Machine B



can someone help me here, your help is very much appreciated.










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  • What does mesg display on the B host?

    – PerlDuck
    Jan 15 at 19:41











  • On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

    – anuraag tummanapally
    Jan 17 at 6:49
















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-- Setup --



user - anuraag
Machine A - 10.1.192.217



user - anuraag
Machine B - 10.107.2.210, 10.107.2.55, 10.107.2.217



talk is installed in both the machines,



-- Problem --



when i type:




talk anuraag@10.107.2.210




on Machine A, I get




[Checking for invitation on caller's machine]







and after pressing any key, the window closes.
same thing happens when i try:




talk anuraag@10.1.192.217




on Machine B



can someone help me here, your help is very much appreciated.










share|improve this question























  • What does mesg display on the B host?

    – PerlDuck
    Jan 15 at 19:41











  • On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

    – anuraag tummanapally
    Jan 17 at 6:49














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-- Setup --



user - anuraag
Machine A - 10.1.192.217



user - anuraag
Machine B - 10.107.2.210, 10.107.2.55, 10.107.2.217



talk is installed in both the machines,



-- Problem --



when i type:




talk anuraag@10.107.2.210




on Machine A, I get




[Checking for invitation on caller's machine]







and after pressing any key, the window closes.
same thing happens when i try:




talk anuraag@10.1.192.217




on Machine B



can someone help me here, your help is very much appreciated.










share|improve this question














-- Setup --



user - anuraag
Machine A - 10.1.192.217



user - anuraag
Machine B - 10.107.2.210, 10.107.2.55, 10.107.2.217



talk is installed in both the machines,



-- Problem --



when i type:




talk anuraag@10.107.2.210




on Machine A, I get




[Checking for invitation on caller's machine]







and after pressing any key, the window closes.
same thing happens when i try:




talk anuraag@10.1.192.217




on Machine B



can someone help me here, your help is very much appreciated.







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  • What does mesg display on the B host?

    – PerlDuck
    Jan 15 at 19:41











  • On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

    – anuraag tummanapally
    Jan 17 at 6:49



















  • What does mesg display on the B host?

    – PerlDuck
    Jan 15 at 19:41











  • On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

    – anuraag tummanapally
    Jan 17 at 6:49

















What does mesg display on the B host?

– PerlDuck
Jan 15 at 19:41





What does mesg display on the B host?

– PerlDuck
Jan 15 at 19:41













On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

– anuraag tummanapally
Jan 17 at 6:49





On both machines, mesg command gives "is y"

– anuraag tummanapally
Jan 17 at 6:49










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