From 979a48e95f970e0bb8e0f0ae4a832e14663e609d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lars Brinkhoff Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:54:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Explain how to logout when shutting down. --- README.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b98b0101..5ba9ae58 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -64,8 +64,11 @@ then `ESC g`. If you use the `pdp10-kl` emulator there is no prompt and you need to type `Esc L ITS`, press Enter, and then `ESC g`. Eventually, you will see `SYSTEM JOB USING THIS CONSOLE`. You are now ready to log in, so type Control-Z. See [doc/DDT.md](doc/DDT.md) for -a list of useful commands. When done, shut down orderly by typing -`:lock` and then `5down`. +a list of useful commands. + +To shut down ITS, type `:lock` and then `5down`. Log yourself out to +avoid the 5 minute grace period: type `:logout`. When ITS writes +`SHUTDOWN COMPLETE`, it's safe to stop the emulator. ITS can optionally use some additional peripheral devices. To attach a simulated GT40 graphics terminal, type `./start gt40` when booting