How can I execute the hostname command from banner-message-text in RHEL 7 ?

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Issue

  • I am trying to customize the login page with the hostname and a warning message.
  • Can I execute the hostname command from the gdm file line banner-message-text='<PUT HOSTNAME HERE>'.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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