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How the System Works
The system works in two parts: the support programs and the modules themselves. When you log into your account, the module support code is invoked, which in turn loads a series of modules into your environment. This process is transparent to the user, and has the same end effect as making environment settings in a stan dard manner. Once logged in, however, you can view which modules are installed, add or remove settings dynamically, and ask for help on using the system.
Seth Proctor
1998-09-08