Pharos Omega: How do I edit the demo.xml file?
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Pharos Omega: How do I edit the demo.xml file?QuestionPharos Omega can be used in the absence of a Pharos system for demonstration purposes.

A small “database” of fictional users and print jobs is provided with Omega for this purpose. This information is stored in an XML file called demo.xml. It is possible to edit this file in order to customize the demonstration data.


The process of editing the demo.xml file differs depending on the type of Omega you are using.

For PS100 Omegas: 

The demo.xml file is located at /usr/station.

This file can be edited by accessing the Omega remotely using telnet:

telnet [hostname], where [hostname] is the Omega's hostname or IP address

Once you have accessed the Omega, you can use the vi editor to edit the demo.xml file:

vi /usr/station/demo.xml 

For PS150 Omegas: 

The demo.xml file is located at /etc/station.

PS150 Omegas do not allow telnet access - you must use ssh:

ssh -p8022 root@[hostname], where [hostname] is the Omega's hostname

Once you have accessed the Omega, you can use the vi editor to edit the demo.xml file:

vi /etc/station/demo.xml


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