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All warnings where about unnecessary quoting. The scriptlet
below will tell what was wrong.
for I in ./top/top.1 ./ps/ps.1 ./*.[0-9]; do
echo "== $I warnings =="
man --warnings=all $I > /dev/null
done
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.TH TOP 1 "April 2011" "procps-ng" "User Commands"
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH NAME
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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top \- display Linux processes
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH SYNOPSIS
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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\*(WE \-\fBhv\fR|\-\fBbcHisS\fR \-\fBd\fI delay\fR \-\fBn\fI limit\fR
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\-\fBu\fR|\fBU\fI user\fR \-\fBp\fI pid\fR \-\fBw\fR [\fIcols\fR] \fR
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH DESCRIPTION
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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The \*(WE program provides a dynamic real-time view of a running system.
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It can display\fB system\fR summary information as well as a list of
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\*(TT currently being managed by the Linux kernel.
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The types of system summary information shown and the types, order and
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size of information displayed for processes are all user configurable
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and that configuration can be made persistent across restarts.
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The program provides a limited interactive interface for process
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manipulation as well as a much more extensive interface for personal
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configuration \*(Em encompassing every aspect of its operation.
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And while \*(WE is referred to throughout this document, you are free
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to name the program anything you wish.
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That new name, possibly an alias, will then be reflected on \*(We's
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display and used when reading and writing a \*(CF.
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH OVERVIEW
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS Documentation
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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The remaining Table of Contents
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.Bd -literal
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1. COMMAND\-LINE Options
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2. SUMMARY Display
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a. UPTIME and LOAD Averages
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b. TASK and CPU States
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c. MEMORY Usage
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3. FIELDS / Columns Display
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a. DESCRIPTIONS of Fields
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b. MANAGING Fields
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4. INTERACTIVE Commands
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a. GLOBAL Commands
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b. SUMMARY AREA Commands
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c. TASK AREA Commands
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1. Appearance
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2. Content
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3. Size
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4. Sorting
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d. COLOR Mapping
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5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions
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a. WINDOWS Overview
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b. COMMANDS for Windows
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c. SCROLLING a Window
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d. SEARCHING in a Window
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6. FILES
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a. SYSTEM Configuration File
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b. PERSONAL Configuration File
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7. STUPID TRICKS Sampler
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a. Kernel Magic
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b. Bouncing Windows
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c. The Big Bird Window
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8. BUGS, 9. HISTORY Former top, 10. AUTHOR, 11. SEE Also
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS Operation
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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When operating \*(We, the two most important keys are the help ('h' or '?')
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key and quit ('q') key.
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Alternatively, you could simply use the traditional interrupt key ('^C')
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when you're done.
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Some of \*(We's screens or functions require the use of cursor motion
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keys like the standard \*(KAs plus the Home, End, PgUp and PgDn keys.
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If your terminal or emulator does not provide those keys, the following
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keys are accepted for compatibility:
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\fI key equivalents \fR
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Up alt +\fB \\ \fR or alt +\fB k \fR
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Down alt +\fB / \fR or alt +\fB j \fR
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Left alt +\fB < \fR or alt +\fB h \fR
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Right alt +\fB > \fR or alt +\fB l \fR (lower case L)
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PgUp alt +\fB Up \fR
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PgDn alt +\fB Down \fR
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Home alt +\fB Left \fR
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End alt +\fB Right \fR
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When you start \*(We for the first time, you'll be presented with these
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traditional screen elements: 1) Summary Area; 2) Fields/Columns Header;
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3) Task Area.
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These areas will be explored in the sections that follow.
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There is also an Input/Message line between the Summary Area and Columns
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Header which needs no further explanation.
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\*(NT the width of \*(We's display will be limited to \*(WX positions.
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Displaying all fields requires \*(WF characters.
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Remaining screen width is usually allocated to any variable width columns
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currently visible.
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The variable width columns, such as COMMAND, are noted in topic
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3a. DESCRIPTIONS of Fields.
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Actual output width may also be influenced by the -w switch, which is
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discussed in topic 1. COMMAND\-LINE Options.
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS Startup Defaults
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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The following startup defaults assume no \*(CF, thus no user customizations.
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Even so, items shown with an \*(AK could be overridden through the
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command-line.
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All are explained in detail in the sections that follow.
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\fIGlobal-defaults\fR
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'A' - Alt display Off (full-screen)
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* 'd' - Delay time 3.0 seconds
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* 'H' - Threads mode Off (summarize as tasks)
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'I' - Irix mode On\ \ (no, 'solaris' smp)
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* 'p' - PID monitoring Off (show all processes)
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* 's' - Secure mode Off (unsecured)
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'B' - Bold enable On\ \ (yes, bold globally)
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\fISummary-Area-defaults\fR
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'l' - Load Avg/Uptime On\ \ (thus program name)
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't' - Task/Cpu states On\ \ (1+1 lines, see '1')
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'm' - Mem/Swap usage On\ \ (2 lines worth)
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'1' - Single Cpu On\ \ (thus 1 line if smp)
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\fITask-Area-defaults\fR
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'b' - Bold hilite On\ \ (not 'reverse')
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* 'c' - Command line Off (name, not cmdline)
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* 'i' - Idle tasks On\ \ (show all tasks)
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'R' - Reverse sort On\ \ (pids high-to-low)
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* 'S' - Cumulative time Off (no, dead children)
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* 'u' - User filter Off (show euid only)
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* 'U' - User filter Off (show any uid)
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'x' - Column hilite Off (no, sort field)
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'y' - Row hilite On\ \ (yes, running tasks)
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'z' - color/mono Off (no, colors)
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.Ed
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH 1. COMMAND-LINE Options
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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The command-line syntax for \*(We consists of:
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\-\fBhv\fR | \-\fBbcHisS\fR \-\fBd\fI delay\fR \-\fBn\fI limit\fR
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\-\fBu\fR|\fBU\fI user\fR | \-\fBp\fI pid\fR \-\fBw\fR [\fIcols\fR] \fR
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The typically mandatory switches ('-') and even whitespace are completely
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optional.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBh\fR | \-\fBv\fR :\fI Help/Version \fR
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Show library version and the usage prompt, then quit.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBb\fR :\fI Batch-mode\fR operation \fR
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Starts \*(We in 'Batch' mode, which could be useful for sending output
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from \*(We to other programs or to a file.
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In this mode, \*(We will not accept input and runs until the iterations
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limit you've set with the '-n' \*(CO or until killed.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBc\fR :\fI Command-line/Program-name\fR toggle \fR
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Starts \*(We with the last remembered 'c' state reversed.
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Thus, if \*(We was displaying command lines, now that field will show program
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names, and visa versa.
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\*(XC 'c' \*(CI for additional information.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBd\fR :\fI Delay-time\fR interval as:\ \ \fB-d ss.tt\fR (\fIsecs\fR.\fItenths\fR) \fR
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Specifies the delay between screen updates, and overrides the corresponding
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value in one's personal \*(CF or the startup default.
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Later this can be changed with the 'd' or 's' \*(CIs.
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Fractional seconds are honored, but a negative number is not allowed.
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In all cases, however, such changes are prohibited if \*(We is running
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in 'Secure mode', except for root (unless the 's' \*(CO was used).
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For additional information on 'Secure mode' \*(Xt 6a. SYSTEM Configuration File.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBH\fR :\fI Threads-mode\fR operation \fR
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Instructs \*(We to display individual threads.
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Without this \*(CO a summation of all threads in each process is shown.
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Later this can be changed with the 'H' \*(CI.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBi\fR :\fI Idle-process\fR toggle \fR
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Starts \*(We with the last remembered 'i' state reversed.
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When this toggle is \*F, tasks that have not used any \*(PU since the
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last update will not be displayed.
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For additional information regarding this toggle
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\*(Xt 4c. TASK AREA Commands, SIZE.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBn\fR :\fI Number-of-iterations\fR limit as:\fB\ \ -n number \fR
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Specifies the maximum number of iterations, or frames, \*(We should
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produce before ending.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBp\fR :\fI Monitor-PIDs\fR mode as:\fB\ \ -pN1 -pN2 ...\fR\ \ or\fB\ \ -pN1,N2,N3 ... \fR
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Monitor only processes with specified process IDs.
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This option can be given up to \*(WP times, or you can provide a comma delimited
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list with up to \*(WP pids.
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Co-mingling both approaches is permitted.
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A pid value of zero will be treated as the process id of the \*(We program
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itself once it is running.
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This is a \*(CO only and should you wish to return to normal operation,
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it is not necessary to quit and and restart \*(We \*(Em just issue any
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of these \*(CIs: '=', 'u' or 'U'.
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The 'p', 'u' and 'U' \*(COs are mutually exclusive.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBs\fR :\fI Secure-mode\fR operation \fR
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Starts \*(We with secure mode forced, even for root.
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This mode is far better controlled through the system \*(CF
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(\*(Xt 6. FILES).
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.TP 5
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\-\fBS\fR :\fI Cumulative-time\fR toggle \fR
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Starts \*(We with the last remembered 'S' state reversed.
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When 'Cumulative time' mode is \*O, each process is listed with the \*(Pu
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time that it and its dead children have used.
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\*(XC 'S' \*(CI for additional information regarding this mode.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBu\fR | \-\fBU\fR :\fI User-filter-mode\fR as:\ \ \fB-u\fR | \fB-U number\fR or\fB name \fR
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Display only processes with a user id or user name matching that given.
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The '-u' option matches on \fI effective\fR user whereas the '-U' option
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matches on\fI any\fR user (real, effective, saved, or filesystem).
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The 'p', 'u' and 'U' \*(COs are mutually exclusive.
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.TP 5
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\-\fBw\fR :\fI Output-width-override\fR as:\ \ \fB-w\fR [\fB number\fR ] \fR
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In 'Batch' mode, when used without an argument \*(We will format
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output using the COLUMNS= and LINES= environment variables, if set.
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Otherwise, width will be fixed at the maximum \*(WX columns.
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With an argument, output width can be decreased or increased (up to \*(WX)
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but the number of rows is considered unlimited.
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In normal display mode, when used without an argument \*(We will\fI attempt\fR
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to format output using the COLUMNS= and LINES= environment variables, if set.
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With an argument, output width can only be decreased, not increased.
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Whether using environment variables or an argument with -w, when\fI not\fR
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in 'Batch' mode actual terminal dimensions can never be exceeded.
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\*(NT Without the use of this \*(CO, output width is always based on the
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terminal at which \*(We was invoked whether or not in 'Batch' mode.
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH 2. SUMMARY Display
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Each of the following three areas are individually controlled through
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one or more \*(CIs.
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\*(XT 4b. SUMMARY AREA Commands for additional information regarding
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these provisions.
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 2a. UPTIME and LOAD Averages
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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This portion consists of a single line containing:
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.Bd -literal -compact
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\fBprogram\fR or\fB window\fR name, depending on display mode
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current time and length of time since last boot
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total number of users
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system load avg over the last 1, 5 and 15 minutes
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.Ed
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 2b. TASK and CPU States
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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This portion consists of a minimum of two lines.
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In an SMP environment, additional lines can reflect individual \*(PU
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state percentages.
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Line 1 shows total\fB tasks\fR or\fB threads\fR, depending on the state
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of the Threads-mode toggle.
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That total is further classified as:
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.Bd -literal -compact
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running; sleeping; stopped; zombie
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.Ed
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Line 2 shows \*(PU state percentages based on the interval since the
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last refresh. Where two labels are shown below, those for more recent
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kernel versions are shown first.
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.Bd -literal -compact
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\fBus\fR,\fB user\fR : time running un-niced user processes
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\fBsy\fR,\fB system\fR : time running kernel processes
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\fBni\fR,\fB nice\fR : time running niced user processes
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\fBwa\fR,\fB IO-wait\fR : time waiting for I/O completion
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\fBhi\fR : time spent servicing hardware interrupts
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\fBsi\fR : time spent servicing software interrupts
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\fBst\fR : time stolen from this vm by the hypervisor
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.Ed
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 2c. MEMORY Usage
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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This portion consists of two lines which may express values in kibibytes (KiB),
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mebibytes (MiB) or gibibytes (GiB) depending on the amount of currently
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installed \*(MP.
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Line 1 reflects \*(MP, classified as:
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total, used, free, buffers
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Line 2 reflects \*(MV, classified as:
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total, used, free, cached
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH 3. FIELDS / Columns
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 3a. DESCRIPTIONS of Fields
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Listed below are \*(We's available process fields (columns).
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They are shown in alphabetical order.
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You may customize their position and whether or not they are displayable
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with the 'f' or 'F' (Fields Management) \*(CIs.
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Any field is selectable as the sort field, and you control whether they
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are sorted high-to-low or low-to-high.
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For additional information on sort provisions
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\*(Xt 4c. TASK AREA Commands, SORTING.
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.TP 4
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1.\fB CGROUPS \*(Em Control Groups \fR
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The names of the control group(s) to which a process belongs,
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or '-' if not applicable for that process.
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Control Groups provide for allocating resources (cpu, memory, network
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bandwidth, etc.) among installation-defined groups of processes.
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They enable fine-grained control over allocating, denying, prioritizing,
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managing and monitoring those resources.
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Many different hierarchies of cgroups can exist simultaneously on a system
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and each hierarchy is attached to one or more subsystems.
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A subsystem represents a single resource.
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\*(NT The 'CGROUPS' field, unlike most columns, is not fixed-width.
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When displayed, it plus any other variable width columns will be allocated
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all remaining screen width (up to the maximum \*(WX characters).
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.TP 4
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2.\fB CODE \*(Em Code Size (KiB) \fR
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The amount of \*(MP devoted to executable code, also known as
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the 'text resident set' size or TRS.
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.TP 4
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3.\fB COMMAND \*(Em Command\fB Name\fR or Command\fB Line \fR
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Display the command line used to start a task or the name of the associated
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program.
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You toggle between command\fI line\fR and\fI name\fR with 'c', which is both
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a \*(CO and an \*(CI.
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When you've chosen to display command lines, processes without a command
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line (like kernel threads) will be shown with only the program name in
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brackets, as in this example:
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\fR[ mdrecoveryd ]
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Either form of display is subject to potential truncation if it's too long to
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fit in this field's current width.
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That width depends upon other fields selected, their order and the current
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|
screen width.
|
|
|
|
This field may also be impacted by the 'forest view' display mode.
|
|
\*(XC 'V' \*(CI for additional information regarding that mode.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT The 'COMMAND' field, unlike most columns, is not fixed-width.
|
|
When displayed, it plus any other variable width columns will be allocated
|
|
all remaining screen width (up to the maximum \*(WX characters).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
4.\fB %CPU \*(Em \*(PU Usage \fR
|
|
The task's share of the elapsed \*(PU time since the last screen update,
|
|
expressed as a percentage of total \*(PU time.
|
|
In a true SMP environment, if 'Irix mode' is \*F, \*(We will operate
|
|
in 'Solaris mode' where a task's \*(Pu usage will be divided by the total
|
|
number of \*(PUs.
|
|
You toggle 'Irix/Solaris' modes with the 'I' \*(CI.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
5.\fB DATA \*(Em Data + Stack Size (KiB) \fR
|
|
The amount of \*(MP devoted to other than executable code, also known as
|
|
the 'data resident set' size or DRS.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
6.\fB Flags \*(Em Task Flags \fR
|
|
This column represents the task's current scheduling flags which are
|
|
expressed in hexadecimal notation and with zeros suppressed.
|
|
These flags are officially documented in <linux/sched.h>.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
7.\fB GID \*(Em Group Id \fR
|
|
The\fI effective\fR group ID.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
8.\fB GROUP \*(Em Group Name \fR
|
|
The\fI effective\fR group name.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
9.\fB %MEM \*(Em Memory Usage (RES) \fR
|
|
A task's currently used share of available \*(MP.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
10.\fB NI \*(Em Nice Value \fR
|
|
The nice value of the task.
|
|
A negative nice value means higher priority, whereas a positive nice value
|
|
means lower priority.
|
|
Zero in this field simply means priority will not be adjusted in determining
|
|
a task's dispatch-ability.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
11.\fB nDRT \*(Em Dirty Pages Count \fR
|
|
The number of pages that have been modified since they were last
|
|
written to \*(AS.
|
|
Dirty pages must be written to \*(AS before the corresponding physical
|
|
memory location can be used for some other virtual page.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
12.\fB nMaj \*(Em Major Page Fault Count \fR
|
|
The number of\fB major\fR page faults that have occurred for a task.
|
|
A page fault occurs when a process attempts to read from or write to a
|
|
virtual page that is not currently present in its address space.
|
|
A major page fault is when \*(AS access is involved in making that
|
|
page available.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
13.\fB nMin \*(Em Minor Page Fault count \fR
|
|
The number of\fB minor\fR page faults that have occurred for a task.
|
|
A page fault occurs when a process attempts to read from or write to a
|
|
virtual page that is not currently present in its address space.
|
|
A minor page fault does not involve \*(AS access in making that
|
|
page available.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
14.\fB nTH \*(Em Number of Threads \fR
|
|
The number of threads associated with a process.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
15.\fB P \*(Em Last used \*(PU (SMP) \fR
|
|
A number representing the last used processor.
|
|
In a true SMP environment this will likely change frequently since the kernel
|
|
intentionally uses weak affinity.
|
|
Also, the very act of running \*(We may break this weak affinity and cause more
|
|
processes to change \*(PUs more often (because of the extra demand for
|
|
\*(Pu time).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
16.\fB PGRP \*(Em Process Group Id \fR
|
|
Every process is member of a unique process group which is used for
|
|
distribution of signals and by terminals to arbitrate requests for their
|
|
input and output.
|
|
When a process is created (forked), it becomes a member of the process
|
|
group of its parent.
|
|
By convention, this value equals the process ID (\*(Xa PID) of the first
|
|
member of a process group, called the process group leader.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
17.\fB PID \*(Em Process Id \fR
|
|
The task's unique process ID, which periodically wraps, though never
|
|
restarting at zero.
|
|
In kernel terms, it is a dispatchable entity defined by a 'task_struct'.
|
|
|
|
This value may also be used as: a process group ID (\*(Xa PGRP);
|
|
a session ID for the session leader (\*(Xa SID);
|
|
a thread group ID for the thread group leader (\*(Xa TGID);
|
|
and a TTY process group ID for the process group leader (\*(Xa TPGID).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
18.\fB PPID \*(Em Parent Process Id \fR
|
|
The process ID (pid) of a task's parent.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
19.\fB PR \*(Em Priority \fR
|
|
The scheduling priority of the task.
|
|
If you see 'rt' in this field, it means the task is running under
|
|
'real time' scheduling priority.
|
|
|
|
Under linux, real time priority is somewhat misleading since traditionally
|
|
the operating itself was not preemptable.
|
|
And while the 2.6 kernel can be made mostly preemptable, it is not always so.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
20.\fB RES \*(Em Resident Memory Size (KiB) \fR
|
|
The non-swapped \*(MP a task has used.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
21.\fB RUID \*(Em Real User Id \fR
|
|
The\fI real\fR user ID.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
22.\fB RUSER \*(Em Real User Name \fR
|
|
The\fI real\fR user name.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
23.\fB S \*(Em Process Status \fR
|
|
The status of the task which can be one of:
|
|
'\fBD\fR' = uninterruptible sleep
|
|
'\fBR\fR' = running
|
|
'\fBS\fR' = sleeping
|
|
'\fBT\fR' = traced or stopped
|
|
'\fBZ\fR' = zombie
|
|
|
|
Tasks shown as running should be more properly thought of as 'ready to run'
|
|
\*(Em their task_struct is simply represented on the Linux run-queue.
|
|
Even without a true SMP machine, you may see numerous tasks in this state
|
|
depending on \*(We's delay interval and nice value.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
24.\fB SHR \*(Em Shared Memory Size (KiB) \fR
|
|
The amount of \*(MS available to a task, not all of which is
|
|
typically resident.
|
|
It simply reflects memory that could be potentially shared with
|
|
other processes.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
25.\fB SID \*(Em Session Id \fR
|
|
A session is a collection of process groups (\*(Xa PGRP),
|
|
usually established by the login shell.
|
|
A newly forked process joins the session of its creator.
|
|
By convention, this value equals the process ID (\*(Xa PID) of the first
|
|
member of the session, called the session leader, which is usually the
|
|
login shell.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
26.\fB SUID \*(Em Saved User Id \fR
|
|
The\fI saved\fR user ID.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
27.\fB SUPGIDS \*(Em Supplementary Group IDs \fR
|
|
The IDs of any supplementary group(s) established at login or
|
|
inherited from a task's parent.
|
|
They are displayed in a comma delimited list.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT The 'SUPGIDS' field, unlike most columns, is not fixed-width.
|
|
When displayed, it plus any other variable width columns will be allocated
|
|
all remaining screen width (up to the maximum \*(WX characters).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
28.\fB SUPGRPS \*(Em Supplementary Group Names \fR
|
|
The names of any supplementary group(s) established at login or
|
|
inherited from a task's parent.
|
|
They are displayed in a comma delimited list.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT The 'SUPGRPS' field, unlike most columns, is not fixed-width.
|
|
When displayed, it plus any other variable width columns will be allocated
|
|
all remaining screen width (up to the maximum \*(WX characters).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
29.\fB SUSER \*(Em Saved User Name \fR
|
|
The\fI saved\fR user name.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
30.\fB SWAP \*(Em Swapped Size (KiB) \fR
|
|
The non-resident portion of a task's address space.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
31.\fB TGID \*(Em Thread Group Id \fR
|
|
The ID of the thread group to which a task belongs.
|
|
It is the PID of the thread group leader.
|
|
In kernel terms, it represents those tasks that share an 'mm_struct'.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
32.\fB TIME \*(Em \*(PU Time \fR
|
|
Total \*(PU time the task has used since it started.
|
|
When 'Cumulative mode' is \*O, each process is listed with the \*(Pu
|
|
time that it and its dead children have used.
|
|
You toggle 'Cumulative mode' with 'S', which is both a \*(CO and an \*(CI.
|
|
\*(XC 'S' \*(CI for additional information regarding this mode.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
33.\fB TIME+ \*(Em \*(PU Time, hundredths \fR
|
|
The same as 'TIME', but reflecting more granularity through hundredths
|
|
of a second.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
34.\fB TPGID \*(Em Tty Process Group Id \fR
|
|
The process group ID of the foreground process for the connected tty,
|
|
or -1 if a process is not connected to a terminal.
|
|
By convention, this value equals the process ID (\*(Xa PID) of the
|
|
the process group leader (\*(Xa PGRP).
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
35.\fB TTY \*(Em Controlling Tty \fR
|
|
The name of the controlling terminal.
|
|
This is usually the device (serial port, pty, etc.) from which the
|
|
process was started, and which it uses for input or output.
|
|
However, a task need not be associated with a terminal, in which case
|
|
you'll see '?' displayed.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
36.\fB UID \*(Em User Id \fR
|
|
The\fI effective\fR user ID of the task's owner.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
37.\fB USER \*(Em User Name \fR
|
|
The\fI effective\fR user name of the task's owner.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
38.\fB VIRT \*(Em Virtual Memory Size (KiB) \fR
|
|
The total amount of \*(MV used by the task.
|
|
It includes all code, data and shared libraries plus pages that have been
|
|
swapped out and pages that have been mapped but not used.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
39.\fB WCHAN \*(Em Sleeping in Function \fR
|
|
Depending on the availability of the kernel link map ('System.map'), this
|
|
field will show the name or the address of the kernel function in which the
|
|
task is currently sleeping.
|
|
Running tasks will display a dash ('-') in this column.
|
|
|
|
By displaying this field, \*(We's own working set could be increased by over
|
|
700Kb, depending on the kernel version.
|
|
Should that occur, your only means of reducing that overhead will be to stop
|
|
and restart \*(We.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT The 'WCHAN' field, unlike most columns, is not fixed-width.
|
|
When displayed, it plus any other variable width columns will be allocated
|
|
all remaining screen width (up to the maximum \*(WX characters).
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 3b. MANAGING Fields
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
After pressing the \*(CI 'f' or 'F' (Fields Management) you will be presented
|
|
with a screen showing: 1) the \*(CW name; 2) the designated sort field;
|
|
3) all fields in their current order along with descriptions.
|
|
Entries marked with an asterisk are the currently displayed fields,
|
|
screen width permitting.
|
|
|
|
.RS +4
|
|
.jBu
|
|
As the on screen instructions indicate, you navigate among the fields with
|
|
the\fB Up\fR and\fB Down\fR \*(KAs.
|
|
The PgUp, PgDn, Home and End keys can also be used to quickly reach the
|
|
first or last available field.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
The\fB Right\fR \*(KA selects a field for repositioning and
|
|
the\fB Left\fR \*(KA or the <\fBEnter\fR> key commits that field's
|
|
placement.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
The '\fBd\fR' key or the <\fBSpace\fR> bar toggles a field's display
|
|
status, and thus the presence or absence of the asterisk.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
The '\fBs\fR' key designates a field as the sort field.
|
|
\*(XT 4c. TASK AREA Commands, SORTING for additional information regarding
|
|
your selection of a sort field.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
The '\fBa\fR' and '\fBw\fR' keys can be used to cycle through all available
|
|
windows and the '\fBq\fR' or <\fBEsc\fR> keys exit Fields Management.
|
|
.RS -4
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
The Fields Management screen can also be used to change the \*(CG in
|
|
either \*(FM or \*(AM.
|
|
Whatever was targeted when 'q' or <Esc> was pressed will be made current
|
|
as you return to the \*(We display.
|
|
\*(XT 5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions and the 'g' \*(CI for insight
|
|
into \*(CWs and \*(FGs.
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
\*(NT Any window that has been scrolled\fI horizontally\fR will be reset if any
|
|
field changes are made via the Fields Management screen.
|
|
Any\fI vertical\fR scrolled position, however, will not be affected.
|
|
\*(XT 5c. SCROLLING a Window for additional information regarding vertical
|
|
and horizontal scrolling.
|
|
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 4. INTERACTIVE Commands
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
Listed below is a brief index of commands within categories.
|
|
Some commands appear more than once \*(Em their meaning or scope may vary
|
|
depending on the context in which they are issued.
|
|
|
|
.Bd -literal
|
|
4a.\fI Global-Commands \fR
|
|
<Ent/Sp> ?, =, A, B, d, g, h, H, I, k, q, r, s, W, Z
|
|
4b.\fI Summary-Area-Commands \fR
|
|
C, l, t, 1, m
|
|
4c.\fI Task-Area-Commands \fR
|
|
Appearance: b, x, y, z
|
|
Content: c, f, F, S, u, U, V
|
|
Size: #, i, n
|
|
Sorting: <, >, f, F, R
|
|
4d.\fI Color-Mapping \fR
|
|
<Ret>, a, B, b, H, M, q, S, T, w, z, 0 - 7
|
|
5b.\fI Commands-for-Windows \fR
|
|
-, _, =, +, A, a, g, G, w
|
|
5c.\fI Scrolling-a-Window \fR
|
|
C, Up, Dn, Left, Right, PgUp, PgDn, Home, End
|
|
5d.\fI Searching-in-a-Window \fR
|
|
L, &
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 4a. GLOBAL Commands
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
The global \*(CIs are\fB always\fR available\fR in both \*(FM and \*(AM.
|
|
However, some of these \*(CIs are\fB not available\fR when running
|
|
in 'Secure mode'.
|
|
|
|
If you wish to know in advance whether or not your \*(We has been
|
|
secured, simply ask for help and view the system summary on the second
|
|
line.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ <\fBEnter\fR> or <\fBSpace\fR> :\fIRefresh-Display \fR
|
|
These commands awaken \*(We and following receipt of any input
|
|
the entire display will be repainted.
|
|
They also force an update of any hotplugged \*(Pu or \*(MP changes.
|
|
|
|
Use either of these keys if you have a large delay interval and wish
|
|
to see current status,
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB?\fR\' | \'\fBh\fR\' :\fIHelp \fR
|
|
There are two help levels available.
|
|
The first will provide a reminder of all the basic \*(CIs.
|
|
If \*(We is\fI secured\fR, that screen will be abbreviated.
|
|
|
|
Typing 'h' or '?' on that help screen will take you to help for
|
|
those \*(CIs applicable to \*(AM.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB=\fR\' :\fIExit-Task-Limits \fR
|
|
Removes restrictions on which tasks are shown.
|
|
This command will reverse any 'i' (idle tasks) and 'n' (max tasks)
|
|
commands that might be active.
|
|
It also provides for an 'exit' from pid monitoring\fI and\fR user filtering.
|
|
See the '-p' \*(CO for a discussion of PID monitoring and the 'U' or 'u'
|
|
\*(CIs regarding user filtering.
|
|
|
|
Additionally, any window that has been scrolled will be reset with
|
|
this command.
|
|
\*(XT 5c. SCROLLING a Window for additional information regarding
|
|
vertical and horizontal scrolling.
|
|
|
|
When operating in \*(AM this command has a broader meaning.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBA\fR\' :\fIAlternate-Display-Mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command will switch between \*(FM and \*(AM.
|
|
\*(XT 5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions and the 'g' \*(CI for insight
|
|
into \*(CWs and \*(FGs.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBB\fR\' :\fIBold-Disable/Enable\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command will influence use of the 'bold' terminfo capability and
|
|
alters\fB both\fR the \*(SA and \*(TA for the \*(CW.
|
|
While it is intended primarily for use with dumb terminals, it can be
|
|
applied anytime.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT When this toggle is \*O and \*(We is operating in monochrome mode,
|
|
the\fB entire display\fR will appear as normal text.
|
|
Thus, unless the 'x' and/or 'y' toggles are using reverse for emphasis,
|
|
there will be no visual confirmation that they are even on.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBd\fR\' | \'\fBs\fR\' :\fIChange-Delay-Time-interval \fR
|
|
You will be prompted to enter the delay time, in seconds, between
|
|
display updates.
|
|
|
|
Fractional seconds are honored, but a negative number is not allowed.
|
|
Entering 0 causes (nearly) continuous updates, with an unsatisfactory
|
|
display as the system and tty driver try to keep up with \*(We's demands.
|
|
The delay value is inversely proportional to system loading,
|
|
so set it with care.
|
|
|
|
If at any time you wish to know the current delay time, simply ask for
|
|
help and view the system summary on the second line.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBg\fR\' :\fIChoose-Another-Window/Field-Group \fR
|
|
You will be prompted to enter a number between 1 and 4 designating the
|
|
\*(FG which should be made the \*(CW.
|
|
You will soon grow comfortable with these 4 windows, especially after
|
|
experimenting with \*(AM.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBH\fR\' :\fIThreads-mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
When this toggle is \*O, individual threads will be displayed for all
|
|
processes in all visible \*(TWs.
|
|
Otherwise, \*(We displays a summation of all threads in each process.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBI\fR\' :\fIIrix/Solaris-Mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
When operating in 'Solaris mode' ('I' toggled \*F), a task's \*(Pu usage
|
|
will be divided by the total number of \*(PUs.
|
|
After issuing this command, you'll be told the new state of this toggle.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBk\fR\' :\fIKill-a-task \fR
|
|
You will be prompted for a PID and then the signal to send.
|
|
The default signal, as reflected in the prompt, is SIGTERM.
|
|
However, you can send any signal, via number or name.
|
|
|
|
If you wish to abort the kill process, do one of the following
|
|
depending on your progress:
|
|
1) at the pid prompt, just press <Enter>
|
|
2) at the signal prompt, type 0
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBq\fR\' :\fIQuit \fR
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBr\fR\' :\fIRenice-a-Task \fR
|
|
You will be prompted for a PID and then the value to nice it to.
|
|
Entering a positive value will cause a process to lose priority.
|
|
Conversely, a negative value will cause a process to be viewed more
|
|
favorably by the kernel.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBW\fR\' :\fIWrite-the-Configuration-File \fR
|
|
This will save all of your options and toggles plus the current
|
|
display mode and delay time.
|
|
By issuing this command just before quitting \*(We, you will be able
|
|
restart later in exactly that same state.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBZ\fR\' :\fIChange-Color-Mapping
|
|
This key will take you to a separate screen where you can change the
|
|
colors for the \*(CW, or for all windows.
|
|
For details regarding this \*(CI \*(Xt 4d. COLOR Mapping.
|
|
|
|
.IP "*" 3
|
|
The commands shown with an \*(AK are not available in 'Secure mode',
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nor will they be shown on the level-1 help screen.
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 4b. SUMMARY AREA Commands
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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|
The \*(SA \*(CIs are\fB always available\fR in both \*(FM and \*(AM.
|
|
They affect the beginning lines of your display and will determine the
|
|
position of messages and prompts.
|
|
|
|
These commands always impact just the \*(CG.
|
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\*(XT 5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions and the 'g' \*(CI for insight into
|
|
\*(CWs and \*(FGs.
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|
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.TP 7
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|
\ \ \'\fBl\fR\' :\fILoad-Average/Uptime\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This is also the line containing the program name (possibly an alias)
|
|
when operating in \*(FM or the \*(CW name when operating in \*(AM.
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|
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|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBt\fR\' :\fITask/Cpu-States\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command affects from 2 to many \*(SA lines, depending on the state
|
|
of the '1' toggle and whether or not \*(We is running under true SMP.
|
|
|
|
This portion of the \*(SA is also influenced by the 'H' \*(CI toggle,
|
|
as reflected in the total label which shows either 'Tasks' or 'Threads'.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB1\fR\' :\fISingle/Separate-Cpu-States\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command affects how the 't' command's Cpu States portion is shown.
|
|
Although this toggle exists primarily to serve massively-parallel SMP
|
|
machines, it is not restricted to solely SMP environments.
|
|
|
|
When you see '%Cpu(s):' in the \*(SA, the '1' toggle is \*O and all
|
|
\*(Pu information is gathered in a single line.
|
|
Otherwise, each \*(Pu is displayed separately as: '%Cpu0, %Cpu1, ...'
|
|
up to available screen height.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBm\fR\' :\fIMemory/Swap-Usage\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command affects the two \*(SA lines dealing with physical
|
|
and virtual memory.
|
|
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|
.PP
|
|
\*(NT If the entire \*(SA has been toggled \*F for any window, you would
|
|
be left with just the\fB message line\fR.
|
|
In that way, you will have maximized available task rows but (temporarily)
|
|
sacrificed the program name in \*(FM or the \*(CW name when in \*(AM.
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|
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|
.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 4c. TASK AREA Commands
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
The \*(TA \*(CIs are\fB always\fR available in \*(FM.
|
|
|
|
The \*(TA \*(CIs are\fB never available\fR in \*(AM\fI if\fR the \*(CW's
|
|
\*(TD has been toggled \*F (\*(Xt 5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions).
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|
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|
.TP 2
|
|
.\" ..................................................
|
|
.B APPEARANCE\fR of \*(TW
|
|
The following commands will also be influenced by the state of the
|
|
global 'B' (bold enable) toggle.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBb\fR\' :\fIBold/Reverse\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command will impact how the 'x' and 'y' toggles are displayed.
|
|
Further, it will only be available when at least one of those toggles is \*O.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBx\fR\' :\fIColumn-Highlight\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Changes highlighting for the current sort field.
|
|
If you forget which field is being sorted this command can serve as a quick
|
|
visual reminder, providing the sort field is being displayed.
|
|
The sort field might\fI not\fR be visible because:
|
|
1) there is insufficient\fI Screen Width \fR
|
|
2) the 'f' \*(CI turned it \*F
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBy\fR\' :\fIRow-Highlight\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Changes highlighting for "running" tasks.
|
|
For additional insight into this task state,
|
|
\*(Xt 3a. DESCRIPTIONS of Fields, the 'S' field (Process Status).
|
|
|
|
Use of this provision provides important insight into your system's health.
|
|
The only costs will be a few additional tty escape sequences.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBz\fR\' :\fIColor/Monochrome\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Switches the \*(CW between your last used color scheme and the older form
|
|
of black-on-white or white-on-black.
|
|
This command will alter\fB both\fR the \*(SA and \*(TA but does not affect
|
|
the state of the 'x', 'y' or 'b' toggles.
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
.\" ..................................................
|
|
.B CONTENT\fR of \*(TW
|
|
.PD 0
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBc\fR\' :\fICommand-Line/Program-Name\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command will be honored whether or not the 'COMMAND' column
|
|
is currently visible.
|
|
Later, should that field come into view, the change you applied will be seen.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBf\fR\' | \'\fBF\fR\' :\fIFields-Management \fR
|
|
These keys display a separate screen where you can change which fields are
|
|
displayed, their order and also designate the sort field.
|
|
For additional information on these \*(CIs
|
|
\*(Xt 3b. MANAGING Fields.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBS\fR\' :\fICumulative-Time-Mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
When 'Cumulative mode' is \*O, each process is listed with the \*(Pu
|
|
time that it and its dead children have used.
|
|
|
|
When \*F, programs that fork into many separate tasks will appear
|
|
less demanding.
|
|
For programs like 'init' or a shell this is appropriate but for others,
|
|
like compilers, perhaps not.
|
|
Experiment with two \*(TWs sharing the same sort field but with different 'S'
|
|
states and see which representation you prefer.
|
|
|
|
After issuing this command, you'll be informed of the new state of this toggle.
|
|
If you wish to know in advance whether or not 'Cumulative mode' is in
|
|
effect, simply ask for help and view the window summary on the second line.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBu\fR' | '\fBU\fR' :\fIShow-Specific-User-Only \fR
|
|
You will be prompted for the\fB uid\fR or\fB name\fR of the user to display.
|
|
The '-u' option matches on \fB effective\fR user whereas the '-U' option
|
|
matches on\fB any\fR user (real, effective, saved, or filesystem).
|
|
|
|
Thereafter, in that \*(TW only matching users will be shown, or possibly
|
|
no processes will be shown.
|
|
Different \*(TWs can can be used to filter different users.
|
|
|
|
Later, if you wish to monitor all tasks again in the \*(CW, re-issue this
|
|
command but just press <Enter> at the prompt.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBV\fR' :\fIForest-View-Mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
In this mode, processes are reordered according to their parents and
|
|
the layout of the COMMAND column resembles that of a tree.
|
|
In forest view mode it is still possible to toggle between program
|
|
name and commamd line (\*(Xc 'c' \*(CI) or between processes and
|
|
threads (\*(Xc 'H' \*(CI).
|
|
|
|
\*(NT Typing any key affecting the sort order will exit forest view
|
|
mode in the \*(CW.
|
|
\*(XT 4c. TASK AREA Commands, SORTING for information on those keys.
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
.\" ..................................................
|
|
.B SIZE\fR of \*(TW
|
|
.PD 0
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBi\fR\' :\fIIdle-Process\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Displays all tasks or just active tasks.
|
|
When this toggle is \*F, tasks that have not used any \*(PU since the
|
|
last update will not be displayed.
|
|
However, due to the granularity of the %CPU and TIME+ fields,
|
|
some processes may still be displayed that\fI appear\fR to have
|
|
used\fI no\fR \*(PU.
|
|
|
|
If this command is applied to the last \*(TD when in \*(AM, then it will not
|
|
affect the window's size, as all prior \*(TDs will have already been painted.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBn\fR\' | \'\fB#\fR\' :\fISet-Maximum-Tasks \fR
|
|
You will be prompted to enter the number of tasks to display.
|
|
The lessor of your number and available screen rows will be used.
|
|
|
|
When used in \*(AM, this is the command that gives you precise control over
|
|
the size of each currently visible \*(TD, except for the very last.
|
|
It will not affect the last window's size, as all prior \*(TDs will have
|
|
already been painted.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT If you wish to increase the size of the last visible \*(TD when in \*(AM,
|
|
simply decrease the size of the \*(TD(s) above it.
|
|
|
|
.TP 2
|
|
.\" ..................................................
|
|
.B SORTING\fR of \*(TW
|
|
For compatibility, this \*(We supports most of the former \*(We sort keys.
|
|
Since this is primarily a service to former \*(We users, these commands do
|
|
not appear on any help screen.
|
|
.Bd -literal -compact
|
|
\fI command sorted-field supported \fR
|
|
A start time (non-display) \fB No \fR
|
|
M %MEM Yes
|
|
N PID Yes
|
|
P %CPU Yes
|
|
T TIME+ Yes
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
Before using any of the following sort provisions, \*(We suggests that you
|
|
temporarily turn on column highlighting using the 'x' \*(CI.
|
|
That will help ensure that the actual sort environment matches your intent.
|
|
|
|
The following \*(CIs will\fB only\fR be honored when the current sort field
|
|
is\fB visible\fR.
|
|
The sort field might\fI not\fR be visible because:
|
|
1) there is insufficient\fI Screen Width \fR
|
|
2) the 'f' \*(CI turned it \*F
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB<\fR\' :\fIMove-Sort-Field-Left \fR
|
|
Moves the sort column to the left unless the current sort field is
|
|
the first field being displayed.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB>\fR\' :\fIMove-Sort-Field-Right \fR
|
|
Moves the sort column to the right unless the current sort field is
|
|
the last field being displayed.
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
.in +2
|
|
The following \*(CIs will\fB always\fR be honored whether or not
|
|
the current sort field is visible.
|
|
.in
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBf\fR\' | \'\fBF\fR\' :\fIFields-Management \fR
|
|
These keys display a separate screen where you can change which field
|
|
is used as the sort column, among other functions.
|
|
This can be a convenient way to simply verify the current sort field,
|
|
when running \*(We with column highlighting turned \*F.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBR\fR\' :\fIReverse/Normal-Sort-Field\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Using this \*(CI you can alternate between high-to-low and low-to-high sorts.
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
.in +2
|
|
\*(NT Field sorting uses internal values, not those in column display.
|
|
Thus, the TTY and WCHAN fields will violate strict ASCII collating sequence.
|
|
.in
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 4d. COLOR Mapping
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
When you issue the 'Z' \*(CI, you will be presented with a separate screen.
|
|
That screen can be used to change the colors in just the \*(CW or
|
|
in all four windows before returning to the \*(We display.
|
|
|
|
.P
|
|
The following \*(CIs are available.
|
|
.Bd -literal -compact
|
|
\fB4\fR upper case letters to select a\fB target \fR
|
|
\fB8\fR numbers to select a\fB color \fR
|
|
normal toggles available \fR
|
|
'B' :bold disable/enable
|
|
'b' :running tasks "bold"/reverse
|
|
'z' :color/mono
|
|
other commands available \fR
|
|
'a'/'w' :apply, then go to next/prior
|
|
<Enter> :apply and exit
|
|
'q' :abandon current changes and exit
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
If you use 'a' or 'w' to cycle the targeted window, you will
|
|
have applied the color scheme that was displayed when you left that window.
|
|
You can, of course, easily return to any window and reapply different
|
|
colors or turn colors \*F completely with the 'z' toggle.
|
|
|
|
The Color Mapping screen can also be used to change the \*(CG in
|
|
either \*(FM or \*(AM.
|
|
Whatever was targeted when 'q' or <Enter> was pressed will be made current
|
|
as you return to the \*(We display.
|
|
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 5. ALTERNATE\-DISPLAY Provisions
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 5a. WINDOWS Overview
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.TP 3
|
|
.B Field Groups/Windows\fR:
|
|
In \*(FM there is a single window represented by the entire screen.
|
|
That single window can still be changed to display 1 of 4 different\fB field
|
|
groups\fR (\*(Xc 'g' \*(CI, repeated below).
|
|
Each of the 4 \*(FGs has a unique separately configurable\fB \*(SA \fR
|
|
and its own configurable\fB \*(TA\fR.
|
|
|
|
In \*(AM, those 4 underlying \*(FGs can now be made visible
|
|
simultaneously, or can be turned \*F individually at your command.
|
|
|
|
The \*(SA will always exist, even if it's only the message line.
|
|
At any given time only\fI one\fR \*(SA can be displayed.
|
|
However, depending on your commands, there could be from\fI zero \fR
|
|
to\fI four\fR separate \*(TDs currently showing on the screen.
|
|
|
|
.TP 3
|
|
.B Current Window\fR:
|
|
The \*(CW is the window associated with the \*(SA and the window to which
|
|
task related commands are always directed.
|
|
Since in \*(AM you can toggle the \*(TD \*F, some commands might be
|
|
restricted for the \*(CW.
|
|
|
|
A further complication arises when you have toggled the first \*(SA
|
|
line \*F.
|
|
With the loss of the window name (the 'l' toggled line), you'll not easily
|
|
know what window is the \*(CW.
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 5b. COMMANDS for Windows
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fB-\fR\' | \'\fB_\fR\' :\fIShow/Hide-Window(s)\fR toggles \fR
|
|
The '-' key turns the \*(CW's \*(TD \*O and \*F.
|
|
When \*O, that \*(TA will show a minimum of the columns header you've
|
|
established with the 'f' \*(CI.
|
|
It will also reflect any other \*(TA options/toggles you've applied
|
|
yielding zero or more tasks.
|
|
|
|
The '_' key does the same for all \*(TDs.
|
|
In other words, it switches between the currently visible \*(TD(s) and any
|
|
\*(TD(s) you had toggled \*F.
|
|
If all 4 \*(TDs are currently visible, this \*(CI will leave the \*(SA
|
|
as the only display element.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fB=\fR\' | \'\fB+\fR\' :\fIEqualize-(re-balance)-Window(s) \fR
|
|
The '=' key forces the \*(CW's \*(TD to be visible.
|
|
It also reverses any 'i' (idle tasks), 'n' (max tasks) and 'u'/'U'
|
|
(user filter) commands that might be active.
|
|
Also, if the window had been scrolled, it will be reset with this command.
|
|
\*(XT 5c. SCROLLING a Window for additional information regarding vertical
|
|
and horizontal scrolling.
|
|
|
|
The '+' key does the same for all windows.
|
|
The four \*(TDs will reappear, evenly balanced.
|
|
They will also have retained any customizations you had previously applied,
|
|
except for the 'i' (idle tasks), 'n' (max tasks), 'u'/'U' (user filter)
|
|
and scrolling \*(CIs.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBA\fR\' :\fIAlternate-Display-Mode\fR toggle \fR
|
|
This command will switch between \*(FM and \*(AM.
|
|
|
|
The first time you issue this command, all four \*(TDs will be shown.
|
|
Thereafter when you switch modes, you will see only the \*(TD(s) you've
|
|
chosen to make visible.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBa\fR\' | \'\fBw\fR\' :\fINext-Window-Forward/Backward \fR
|
|
This will change the \*(CW, which in turn changes the window to which
|
|
commands are directed.
|
|
These keys act in a circular fashion so you can reach any desired \*(CW
|
|
using either key.
|
|
|
|
Assuming the window name is visible (you have not toggled 'l' \*F),
|
|
whenever the \*(CW name loses its emphasis/color, that's a reminder
|
|
the \*(TD is \*F and many commands will be restricted.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
*\ \'\fBg\fR\' :\fIChoose-Another-Window/Field-Group \fR
|
|
You will be prompted to enter a number between 1 and 4 designating the
|
|
\*(FG which should be made the \*(CW.
|
|
|
|
In \*(FM, this command is necessary to alter the \*(CW.
|
|
In \*(AM, it is simply a less convenient alternative to the 'a' and 'w'
|
|
commands.
|
|
|
|
.TP 7
|
|
\ \ \'\fBG\fR\' :\fIChange-Window/Field-Group-Name \fR
|
|
You will be prompted for a new name to be applied to the \*(CW.
|
|
It does not require that the window name be visible
|
|
(the 'l' toggle to be \*O).
|
|
|
|
.IP "*" 3
|
|
The \*(CIs shown with an \*(AK have use beyond \*(AM.
|
|
.Bd -literal -compact
|
|
\'=', 'A', 'g' are always available
|
|
\'a', 'w' act the same with color mapping
|
|
\ and fields management
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 5c. SCROLLING a Window
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
Typically a \*(TW is a partial view into a systems's total tasks/threads
|
|
which shows only some of the available fields/columns.
|
|
With these \*(KSs, you can move that view vertically or horizontally to
|
|
reveal any desired task or column.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBUp\fR,\fBPgUp\fR :\fIScroll-Tasks \fR
|
|
Move the view up toward the first task row, until the first task is
|
|
displayed at the top of the \*(CW.
|
|
The \fIUp\fR \*(KA moves a single line while \fIPgUp\fR scrolls the
|
|
entire window.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBDown\fR,\fBPgDn\fR :\fIScroll-Tasks \fR
|
|
Move the view down toward the last task row, until the last task is
|
|
the only task displayed at the top of the \*(CW.
|
|
The \fIDown\fR \*(KA moves a single line while \fIPgDn\fR scrolls the
|
|
entire window.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBLeft\fR,\fBRight\fR :\fIScroll-Columns \fR
|
|
Move the view of displayable fields horizontally one column at a time.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT As a reminder, some fields/columns are not fixed-width but
|
|
allocated all remaining screen width when visible.
|
|
When scrolling right or left, that feature may produce some
|
|
unexpected results initially.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBHome\fR :\fIJump-to-Home-Position \fR
|
|
Reposition the display to the un-scrolled coordinates.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBEnd\fR :\fIJump-to-End-Position \fR
|
|
Reposition the display so that the rightmost column reflects the last
|
|
displayable field and the bottom task row represents the last task.
|
|
|
|
\*(NT From this position it is still possible to scroll\fI down\fR
|
|
and\fI right\fR using the \*(KAs.
|
|
This is true until a single column and a single task is left as the only
|
|
display element.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
'\fBC\fR' :\fIShow-scroll-coordinates\fR toggle \fR
|
|
Toggle an informational message which is displayed whenever the message
|
|
line is not otherwise being used.
|
|
|
|
.Bd -literal
|
|
"\fBscroll coordinates: y = n/n (tasks), x = n/n (fields)\fR"
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
The coordinates shown as \fBn\fR/\fBn\fR are relative to the upper left
|
|
corner of the \*(CW.
|
|
|
|
.RS +4
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBy = n/n (tasks) \fR
|
|
The first \fBn\fR represents the topmost visible task and is controlled
|
|
by \*(KSs.
|
|
The second \fBn\fR is updated automatically to reflect total tasks.
|
|
|
|
.TP 4
|
|
\fBx = n/n (fields) \fR
|
|
The first \fBn\fR represents the leftmost displayed column and is
|
|
controlled by \*(KSs.
|
|
The second \fBn\fR is the total number of displayable fields and is
|
|
established with the '\fBf\fR' \*(CI.
|
|
.RS -4
|
|
|
|
.PP
|
|
The above \*(CIs are\fB always\fR available in \*(FM but\fB never\fR
|
|
available in \*(AM if the \*(CW's \*(TD has been toggled \*F.
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 5d. SEARCHING in a Window
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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You can use these \*(CIs to locate a task row containing a particular value.
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.TP 4
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'\fBL\fR\' :\fILocate-a-string\fR
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You will be prompted for the case-sensitive string to locate starting from
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the current window coordinates.
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There are no restrictions on search string content.
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Searches are not limited to values from a single field or column.
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All of the values displayed in a task row are allowed in a search string.
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You may include spaces, numbers, symbols and even forest view artwork.
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Keying <Enter> with no input will effectively disable the '&' key until
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a new search string is entered.
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.TP 4
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'\fB&\fR\' :\fILocate-next\fR
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Assuming a search string has been established, \*(We will attempt to locate
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the next occurrence.
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.PP
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When a match is found, the current window is repositioned vertically so the
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task row containing that string is first.
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The scroll coordinates message can provide confirmation of such vertical
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repositioning (\*(Xc 'C' \*(CI).
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Horizontal scrolling, however, is never altered via searching.
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The availability of a matching string will be influenced by the following
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factors.
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.RS +3
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.TP 3
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a. Which fields are displayable from the total available,
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\*(Xt 3b. MANAGING Fields.
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.TP 3
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b. Scrolling a window vertically and/or horizontally,
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\*(Xt 5c. SCROLLING a Window.
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.TP 3
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c. The state of the command/command-line toggle,
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\*(Xc 'c' \*(CI.
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.TP 3
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d. The stability of the chosen sort column,
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for example PID is good but %CPU bad.
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.RS -3
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.PP
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If a search fails, restoring the \*(CW home (unscrolled) position, scrolling
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horizontally, displaying command-lines or choosing a more stable sort field
|
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could yet produce a successful '&' search.
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The above \*(CIs are\fB always\fR available in \*(FM but\fB never\fR
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available in \*(AM if the \*(CW's \*(TD has been toggled \*F.
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\*(NT Whenever a search key is typed, \*(We forces idle tasks \*O and user
|
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filtering \*F to ensure that every task is encountered.
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\*(XC 'i' and 'u/U' \*(CIs for additional information on how displayed tasks
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might be filtered.
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH 6. FILES
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 6a. SYSTEM Configuration File
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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The presence of this file will influence which version of the 'help' screen
|
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is shown to an ordinary user.
|
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More importantly, it will limit what ordinary users are allowed
|
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to do when \*(We is running.
|
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They will not be able to issue the following commands.
|
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.Bd -literal -compact
|
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k Kill a task
|
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r Renice a task
|
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d or s Change delay/sleep interval
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.Ed
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The system \*(CF is\fB not\fR created by \*(We.
|
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Rather, you create this file manually and place it in the \fI/etc \fR
|
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directory.
|
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Its name must be 'toprc' and must have no leading '.' (period).
|
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It must have only two lines.
|
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|
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Here is an example of the contents of\fI /etc/toprc\fR:
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.Bd -literal -compact
|
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s # line 1: 'secure' mode switch
|
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5.0 # line 2: 'delay'\ \ interval in seconds
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.Ed
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.\" ......................................................................
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.SS 6b. PERSONAL Configuration File
|
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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This file is written as '$HOME/.your-name-4-top' + 'rc'.
|
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Use the 'W' \*(CI to create it or update it.
|
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|
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Here is the general layout:
|
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.Bd -literal -compact
|
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global # line 1: the program name/alias notation
|
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" # line 2: id,altscr,irixps,delay,curwin
|
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per ea # line a: winname,fieldscur
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window # line b: winflags,sortindx,maxtasks
|
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" # line c: summclr,msgsclr,headclr,taskclr
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.Ed
|
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If the $HOME variable is not present, \*(We will try to write the
|
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personal \*(CF to the current directory, subject to permissions.
|
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.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.SH 7. STUPID TRICKS Sampler
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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Many of these 'tricks' work best when you give \*(We a scheduling boost.
|
|
So plan on starting him with a nice value of -10, assuming you've got
|
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the authority.
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
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|
.SS 7a. Kernel Magic
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.\" sorry, just can't help it -- don't ya love the sound of this?
|
|
For these stupid tricks, \*(We needs \*(FM.
|
|
.\" ( apparently AM static was a potential concern )
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
The user interface, through prompts and help, intentionally implies
|
|
that the delay interval is limited to tenths of a second.
|
|
However, you're free to set any desired delay.
|
|
If you want to see Linux at his scheduling best, try a delay of .09
|
|
seconds or less.
|
|
|
|
For this experiment, under x-windows open an xterm and maximize it.
|
|
Then do the following:
|
|
.Bd -literal -compact
|
|
. provide a scheduling boost and tiny delay via:
|
|
nice -n -10 top -d.09
|
|
. keep sorted column highlighting \*F so as to
|
|
minimize path length
|
|
. turn \*O reverse row highlighting for emphasis
|
|
. try various sort columns (TIME/MEM work well),
|
|
and normal or reverse sorts to bring the most
|
|
active processes into view
|
|
.Ed
|
|
|
|
What you'll see is a very busy Linux doing what he's always done for you,
|
|
but there was no program available to illustrate this.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
Under an xterm using 'white-on-black' colors, on \*(We's Color Mapping screen
|
|
set the task color to black and be sure that task highlighting is set to bold,
|
|
not reverse.
|
|
Then set the delay interval to around .3 seconds.
|
|
|
|
After bringing the most active processes into view, what you'll see are
|
|
the ghostly images of just the currently running tasks.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
Delete the existing rcfile, or create a new symlink.
|
|
Start this new version then type 'T' (a secret key,
|
|
\*(Xt 4c. Task Area Commands, SORTING) followed by 'W' and 'q'.
|
|
Finally, restart the program with -d0 (zero delay).
|
|
|
|
Your display will be refreshed at three times the rate of the former \*(We,
|
|
a 300% speed advantage.
|
|
As \*(We climbs the TIME ladder, be as patient as you can while speculating
|
|
on whether or not \*(We will ever reach the \*(We.
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 7b. Bouncing Windows
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
For these stupid tricks, \*(We needs \*(AM.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
With 3 or 4 \*(TDs visible, pick any window other than the last
|
|
and turn idle processes \*F using the 'i' \*(CT.
|
|
Depending on where you applied 'i', sometimes several \*(TDs are bouncing and
|
|
sometimes it's like an accordion, as \*(We tries his best to allocate space.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
Set each window's summary lines differently: one with no memory ('m'); another
|
|
with no states ('t'); maybe one with nothing at all, just the message line.
|
|
Then hold down 'a' or 'w' and watch a variation on bouncing windows \*(Em
|
|
hopping windows.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
Display all 4 windows and for each, in turn, set idle processes to \*F using
|
|
the 'i' \*(CT.
|
|
You've just entered the "extreme bounce" zone.
|
|
|
|
.\" ......................................................................
|
|
.SS 7c. The Big Bird Window
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
This stupid trick also requires \*(AM.
|
|
|
|
.jBu
|
|
Display all 4 windows and make sure that 1:Def is the \*(CW.
|
|
Then, keep increasing window size with the 'n' \*(CI until all the other
|
|
\*(TDs are "pushed out of the nest".
|
|
|
|
When they've all been displaced, toggle between all visible/invisible windows
|
|
using the '_' \*(CT.
|
|
Then ponder this:
|
|
.br
|
|
is \*(We fibbing or telling honestly your imposed truth?
|
|
.PP
|
|
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 8. BUGS
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
To report bugs, follow the instructions at:
|
|
http://www.debian.org/Bugs/Reporting
|
|
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 9. HISTORY Former top
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
The original top was written by Roger Binns,
|
|
based on Branko Lankester's <lankeste@fwi.uva.nl> ps program.
|
|
|
|
Robert Nation <nation@rocket.sanders.lockheed.com>
|
|
adapted it for the proc file system.
|
|
|
|
Helmut Geyer <Helmut.Geyer@iwr.uni-heidelberg.de>
|
|
added support for configurable fields.
|
|
|
|
Plus many other individuals contributed over the years.
|
|
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 10. AUTHOR
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
This entirely new and enhanced replacement was written by:
|
|
Jim Warner, <james.warner@comcast.net>
|
|
.ig
|
|
( as a means to learn Linux, can you believe it? )
|
|
( & he accidentally learned a little groff, too! )
|
|
( then after ten years he did it all over again! )
|
|
..
|
|
|
|
With invaluable help from:
|
|
Craig Small, <csmall@enc.com.au>
|
|
.\" Craig Small. <csmall-procps@enc.com.au>
|
|
.\" Craig Small, <csmall@debian.org>
|
|
.\" Craig Small, <csmall@small.dropbear.id.au>
|
|
Albert Cahalan, <albert@users.sf.net>
|
|
|
|
.ig
|
|
.rj 2
|
|
.B -*-\fR few though they are, some yet believe\fB -*- \fR
|
|
.B -*-\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\fRin-the-\fBart\fR-of-programming\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\fB-*- \fR
|
|
..
|
|
|
|
\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.SH 11. SEE Also
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.BR free (1),
|
|
.BR ps (1),
|
|
.BR uptime (1),
|
|
.BR atop (1),
|
|
.BR slabtop (1),
|
|
.BR vmstat (8),
|
|
.BR w (1).
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|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
.ig
|
|
.rj 1
|
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\-*-
|
|
.PD
|
|
.in -3
|
|
Copyright (c) 2002,2012 \*(Em James C. Warner
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|
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Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document
|
|
under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or
|
|
any later version published by the Free Software Foundation;
|
|
with no Front-Cover Texts, no Back-Cover Texts, and with the following
|
|
Invariant Sections and any sub-sections therein:
|
|
.na
|
|
.hy 0
|
|
.in +3
|
|
STUPID\ TRICKS\ Sampler;
|
|
.br
|
|
AUTHOR
|
|
.in
|
|
A copy of the license is included in the section entitled
|
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\(dqGNU Free Documentation License\(dq.
|
|
..
|
|
.
|
|
.\" end: active doc ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.\" ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.ig
|
|
.\" ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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|
.SH GNU Free Documentation License
|
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Version 1.1, March 2000
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Copyright (C) 2000 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
|
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51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
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Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies
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The purpose of this License is to make a manual, textbook, or other
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You may also lend copies, under the same conditions stated above, and
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Copying with changes limited to the covers, as long as they preserve
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legibly, you should put the first ones listed (as many as fit
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If you publish or distribute Opaque copies of the Document numbering
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It is requested, but not required, that you contact the authors of the
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