[ale] Terminal monitoring program for Linux?

[hirsch at mathcs.emory.edu]

> 
> Years ago when I was a computer operator for a VAX running VMS, we had a 
> utility that let us monitor user's terminals, and even interact with 
> them.  It was great for diagnosing weird system problems and training.
> 
> I could really use a similar utility for Linux at work.  We currently use 
> Doublevision under SCO.  It _SEEMS_ like there's got to be an equivalent 
> program available under Linux, but I sure am not having any luck finding 
> it.  I've looked at freshmeat and filewatcher.org and I just can't find
> one. 
> 
> Anybody know where I can find one?

The CCF package can offer some of the functionality.  You can share an Xterm
(or any other X application).  You both see the xterm and take turns typing
into it (or using your mouse in it).  It doesn't have any facility for just
attaching to tty, however.

http://ccf.mathcs.emory.edu/ccf

--Michael