Jurassic Park System (Film Universe)

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

Nedryland was program developed by Dennis Nedry as a means of displaying visual output for the system user. It ran on System 7.

Screens

Screen	Description
Isla Nublar, Costa Rica	Displays maps and schematics of the island and its facilities.
Jurassic Park System	Displays user screensaver. Used when accessing system code.
Animal Paddocks	Displays a map of the Animal Paddocks. Used when accessing Park Fences.

Irix Terminal

Central Park Control Console

Commands

Command	Description
tour initiate	Activates Park Grounds Tour program, or resumes it if program is holding.
system raptors	Displays the current status of the Velociraptor Pen systems and security.
wht.rbt.obj	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.
access security	Accesses the park's security systems.
access security grid	Accesses the park's security systems.
access main security grid	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.

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