Jurassic Park System (Film Universe)
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Ray Arnold using the Jurassic Park System.
The Jurassic Park System was a collection of networked computers and software that formed the control systems for Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar. The overdependance on automation proved to be the achilles heel of Jurassic Park and factored heavily in its downfall.
History
System Architecture
Nedryland
The Nedryland program was developed by Dennis Nedry as a means of displaying visual output for the system user. It ran on System 7.
Screens
| Screen | Description |
|---|---|
| Displays maps and schematics of the island and its facilities. | |
| Displays user screensaver. Used when accessing system code. | |
| Displays a map of the Animal Paddocks. Used when accessing Park Fences. |
Irix Terminal
Irix Terminals formed the input side of the Jurassic Park System
Central Park Control Console
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Activates Park Grounds Tour program, or resumes it if program is holding. | |
| Displays the current status of the Velociraptor Pen systems and security. | |
| A command disguised as a .obj file. Designed by Dennis Nedry as a means of bypassing Park Security, this command causes disruptions in Visitors' Center security systems as well as the Park fences. It also suspends user access to the security systems. | |
| Accesses the park's security systems. | |
| Accesses the park's security systems. | |
| Accesses the park's security systems. |
FSN
The file navigation program FSN was installed on the Irix terminals, enabling a slower alternative to the command console.
Earthwatch
The weather monitoring program Earthwatch was installed on the Irix terminals, displaying information on the current status of the weather surrounding Isla Nublar.