DREAM(1l)                USER COMMANDS                 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)