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#!/bin/sh
# System Information for Linux/SCO Openserver
# Created: 07 April 2000
#      by: Jamey Hopkins
#
# 23July2002 jah - send error on uptime and ps to /dev/null to handle
#                  output of unknown HZ value linux kernel bug 
# 28July2004 jah - added CPU information / format change
#

OS=`uname`
CPU=`cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep "model name" | tail -1 | awk -F: '{ print $2 }' | xargs echo`
NCPU=`cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep "processor" | wc -l | xargs echo`
MHZ=`cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep "MHz" | tail -1 | awk -F: '{ print $2 }' | xargs echo`

echo
echo [ `uname -n | tr a-z A-Z` ]
date
printf "%s on %s %s (%s MHz)\n" "$OS" "$NCPU" "$CPU" "$MHZ"
STATS=`uptime 2>/dev/null`
echo $STATS

echo
echo "Active Processes Using >= 1% of CPU:"
echo _________________________________________________________

if [ "$OS" = "Linux" ]
then
	ps -e -o user -o pid -o c -o args 2>/dev/null | grep -v ' 0 '
elif [ "$OS" = "SCO_SV" ]
then
	ps -A -o user -o pid -o c -o args 2>/dev/null | grep -v ' 0 ' \
                 | grep -v $$ > /tmp/ps.tmp
	echo "UID\\t\\tPID\\tC\\tCMD"
	while read data
	do
		set $data
		if [ $3 -gt 4 ]
		then
			echo -n $1\\t 
			if [ `expr length $1` -lt 8 ]
				then echo -n \\t
			fi
			echo $2\\t$3\\t$4' '$5
		fi
	done < /tmp/ps.tmp
fi
echo _________________________________________________________
rm /tmp/si.tmp /tmp/usr.tmp /tmp/ps.tmp >/dev/null 2>&1
echo

“Memo of the Month,” From The Washington Monthly, January/February 1991, page 24:

Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)
Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ depending upon manufacturer of the mouse. Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.

It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items.

To re-order, specify one of the following:

P/N 33F8462 – Domestic Mouse Balls
P/N 33F8461 – Foreign Mouse Balls