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- NAME
- dream - suspend execution for an interval while executing
- random code in memory
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- SYNTAX
- dream [-d][[-nrRsw] [time]]
-
- DESCRIPTION
- Dream suspends execution of the current proces for time
- seconds, while simulating a dream sequence by executing random
- segments of code in memory. All devices are paralyzed (blocked)
- to prevent dangerous side-effects. The options are as follows:
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- -d daydream. code seems to be more related to the actual
- suspended process, and suspension will be for a limited
- amount of time. Attention can be restored by snapping
- fingers next to keyboard.
-
- -n nightmare. Repeated references to the system error logs
- are made during execution.
-
- -r recurring. The code of a previous execution will be
- re-selected for this dream.
-
- -R REM (Rapid Eye Movement). The current value of the PC is
- is flashed on the screen for every instruction.
-
- -s sleepwalking. Tape drives will be sent many alternating
- fast-forward and rewind requests and/or line printers sent
- many alternating carraige-return and tab codes to promote
- movement of machine(s) across floor. Stopping these
- devices may confuse the program.
-
- -w wet dream. The code is selected from the sex(1l) program.
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- Dream will invoke automatically with the -d option when the
- system proves extremely slow.
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- The relation of the randomly-executed code to the subconcious
- (background tasks) of the current processes is suspected but has
- not been proven.
-
- WARNING
- do not select the -w option without covering the keyboard.
-
- SEE ALSO
- sleep(1), sex(1l), dream(3l), alarm(3C)
-
- --- Rahul.
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