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To help you manage the computer, you can use three methods to send messages to
the people using it: Create the WELCOME message, which users see when they start a
computer session. Use the TELL command to create TELL messages, which are useful
when the message is important, but not urgent. TELL messages get through
to most, but perhaps not all, users. Use the WARN command to send warnings only when the message is urgent,
since warnings can disrupt some kinds of work on the terminal.
All users see warning messages.
With the TELL and WARN commands, you can select which groups of
people receive your message. You can send a message to everyone,
to one person, or to a group of people, such as everyone using the
PAYROLL account. You cannot select your audience for a WELCOME message. To create a new WELCOME message | |
When people start a computer session, they typically receive two kinds
of information: A message from the computer system acknowledging the HELLO logon.
This includes the date, the time, and the version number of the computer's
operating system. A WELCOME message from you, the system operator.
The WELCOME message is a convenient way to transmit information
of general interest. For example, you can tell everyone when you plan
to perform a system backup, a procedure for duplicating all of the
important information contained in your computer. You can include your
phone number in the message so that, in case of trouble, users can call you. To create a new WELCOME message, enter: Wait for the "#" to appear on the screen, then begin
creating your message. Enter your message on multiple lines as needed.
For example:
Welcome to the HP 3000. The system
will be shut down Mondays through Thursdays
at 8 PM to do a partial backup, and at
5 PM on Fridays for a full backup.
Please log off before those times.
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To end the message, press Return at the "#" prompt.
The system prompt returns to the screen. To check the
message, use the SHOWME command. For example: In addition to the description of your session, you should see the
WELCOME message you just created. To correct a mistake in the WELCOME message | |
If you make a mistake in the message while typing, do the following: Press Return. When another "#" prompt appears, press Return again. Enter WELCOME. When the "#" prompt appears, retype your message. To exit, press Return at the "#" prompt.
To erase the existing WELCOME message | |
To erase the existing WELCOME message, enter: When the "#" prompt appears, press Return To create and use a WELCOME message file | |
You can also use the text editor, EDIT/3000, to create the WELCOME
message. In this case, enter the text into a file, save it, and then
enter the name of the message file with the WELCOME command. The following section allows you to practice creating a WELCOME message
file, called "WELCMSG." Before you begin, find out if you already
have a file named WELCMSG. Enter: If the computer lists a file named WELCMSG and you want a different
message, then pick another file name. Substitute it for WELCMSG in
the following examples. Otherwise, enter the commands exactly as shown
below. Enter EDITOR and press Return to start the editor.
At the EDIT/3000 ("/") prompt, enter ADD and press Return
to begin add mode. The first line number and a blinking cursor appear on your screen. Enter the following lines of text, pressing Return at the
end of each one. (Each time you press Return, a new line and line
number appear.)
Welcome to the HP 3000. The system
will be shut down Mondays through Thursdays
at 8 PM to do a partial backup, and at
5 PM on Fridays for a full backup.
Please log off before those times.
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Enter // and press Return to end add mode. Enter // and press Return a second time to indicate that
you have completed your message. At the "/" prompt, enter the KEEP command followed
by the name of the welcome message file. In the example below,
the file name is WELCMSG: Enter the EXIT command and press Return to end EDIT/3000. To have MPE/iX use the new welcome message, enter the WELCOME
command and your file name. For example: To check the new WELCOME message, enter:
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