MRS

Messages are passed to and fro by the OnlineSofware? messaging service (MRS).

These are usually started automatically, but can also be started by hand.

$ mrs_server -p SCT 

to start the server.

$ mrs_receiver -p SCT

Will receive messages sent to the server. Mrs messages are sent for information, diagnostics, or to alert the user to errors.

For example exceptions caught by the services are usually sent on to MRS.