For years, most issues of ;login: opened with a brief "MOTD," a few words from editor Rob Kolstad on current issues facing the USENIX community. These articles are available free of charge as part of the online issues and can also be accessed via the links below.

In 2005, Rik Farrow took over the editorship of ;login:. His opening articles can be accessed from the "Musings" page.

2005: February  | April  | June

2004: February  | April  | June  | August  | October

2003: February  | April  | June  | August  | October

2002: February  | April  | June  | August  | October

2001: February  | April  | June  | July  | August  | October  | December

2000: February  | April  | June  | July  | August  | October  | December

1999: February  | April  | June  | August  | October  | December