John asks:

> 1. Is there an MPE or MPEX command which I can use to list all the
>  configured printers on a HP3K machine? I know I can use the SHOWDEV
>  <device> to check one by one. But what if I dunno what the name is and
>  I want a list of all printers configured - how do I get this list?  I
>  remember that in Unix you can do it using lpstat or something or going
>  to /dev to check the device names - how about MPE on HP3K.

There are two ways, one of which is completely safe and the other is easier
to read. The safe way is to signon as MANAGER.SYS,PUB and type

     :sysgen
     >io
     >ld (list devices)

and you'll get a long list of every device (including all printers) that you
currently have configured. The less safe way is

     :run sysinfo.prvxl.telesup
     )io

and you'll get the same list in a prettier, more condensed format. The
problem with SYSINFO is that it is known to cause problems if you run
mirrored discs or execute it on a very busy system. For more information see:

  http://raven.utc.edu/cgi-bin/WA.EXE?A2=ind9906D&L=hp3000-l&P=R12655




>  2. I tried using the PING.NET.SYS to ping an IP address, but I don't
>  get any results - I mean the pring command simply returns to next CI
>  prompt without any results. How do I use ping from the MPE? Is there
>  another syntax or another ping program I gotta use?

PING is available on the HP3000 inside a program called NETTOOL. To run it,
type

     :run nettool.net.sys

and type PING to get into the ping routine. Many people would like to have
this command elevated to a system command available at the command
interpreter.

Wirt Atmar

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