Dream(1l) NAME Dream - Suspend Execution For An Interval While Executing Random Code In Memory SYNTAX Dream [-d][[-nrRsw] [time]] DESCRIPTION Dream Suspends Execution Of The Current Proces For Time Second

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dream(1l)



NAME
dream - suspend execution for an interval while executing
random code in memory

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:

-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.

Dream will invoke automatically with the -d option when the
system proves extremely slow.

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)

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