I cannot take credit (or blame !) for this one, it comes from our Unix admin. See if it give you want you require. try ps auxc a = all processes on a terminal, including other users u = display user-oriented format x = select processes without controlling ttys c = display true command name Nick -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Charlotte Hammond Sent: 19 November 2004 11:31 To: ORACLE-L Subject: Linux ps command Hi List, If I run "ps" on Solaris or on SuSE Linux 7.2 I see the Oracle background processes under the command heading containing the SID, eg. "ora_smon_MYSID" or "oracleMYSID (LOCAL=NO)". If I do the same under SuSE Linux 8.2 I just get "[oracle]", no process name and no SID. I know I can cross-reference process id's with V$PROCESS but it's a lot easier if this information is already in ps. Is there some way to get SuSE 8.2 to behave like 7.2 (or Solaris) in this regard? Thanks - Charlotte --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l ======================================================= This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of VarTecTelecom Europe Ltd or its affiliates. VarTec Telecom Europe Ltd accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus. ======================================================= -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l