Here's what nmon looks like when it starts up. nmon v5.433m Hostname=jasper Refresh=0.1secs 17:00.58 ------------------------------ For help type H or ... # # # # #### # # nmon -? - hint ## # ## ## # # ## # nmon -h - full # # # # ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # To start the same way every time # ## # # # # # ## set the NMON ksh variable # # # # #### # # ------------------------------ Use these keys to toggle statistics on/off: c = CPU l = Long-term CPU - = Faster screen updates m = Memory k = Kernel Stats + = Slower screen updates d = Disks a = Adapters disk only v = Verbose hints r = RS/6000 n = Network t = Top-processes (1,2 or 3 - different data) h =more options ================================================================================= To reset your screen after running mon, try echo "\033[0;10;97;101m\033(B\033[H\033[J" =========================================================================================