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Hi,

When you start the system and press Enter at the Boot prompt, next prompt
will be to Enter root password to enter System Maintenance mode or
press control-D for normal startup (or similar).
System Manitenence is simply a single user mode.

HTH

Michael

Andy wrote:

> Please help with this simple question. I am trying to install a new card and
> the instructions say enter 'System Maintenance Mode'. Could someone please
> tell me HOW. I have tried sysadmsh but this doesn't seem to be the answer. I
> do know that this is System administration not maintenance but I thought I'd
> try anyway.
>
> It is sco Unix v386 if this makes a difference.
>
> Any help appreciated.

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