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Command entry at the UNIX Workstation

When logged onto the UNIX workstation at the site, an observer can enter commands via access to the serial port. To gain this access at the shell prompt, type:
mterm
The interface is identical to command entry from the control room console. In this mode, the identifier is a (?NET) prompt. Initially, this allows the user to act as a voyeur to the activity at the telescope. If a critical command is issued, then the user is prompted for a name and password. At this point, the observer has full control of the system. To return to the voyeur mode, the user types
EXIT. To exit from the mterm emulator, type ctrl-B X