invalid login

pjh@mccc.edu
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:49:45 -0500 (EST)

I have a Unix host authenticating login for my portmaster.

Unfortunately, the PM issues the "invalid login" message
under two conditions: (1) the user did not enter the
correct information, and (2) the Unix host is down.

Is there a way of getting a PM to emit a different message
when the Unix host is down?

Thanks,
Pete

PS: Yes, I have some very sensitive users. :-)