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TM(10)              UNIX Programmer's Manual               TM(10)



NAME
	tm - meditate

SYNOPSIS
	tm [ - number ] [ time ]

DESCRIPTION
	Tm causes UNIX to go into  a  state  in  which  all  current
	activities are suspended for time minutes.  (Default is 20.)
	At the beginning of this  period,  it  generates  a  set  of
	number (default 3) transcendental numbers.  Then it prints a
	two to six character nonsense  syllable  on  every  terminal
	currently logged in (a different syllable on each terminal).
	For the remainder of the time interval, it will repeat these
	numbers  to  itself, in random order, binary digit by binary
	digit (memory permitting), while simultaneously  contemplat-
	ing its kernel.
	
	     It is suggested that users utilize the time  thus  pro-
	vided  to do some meditating themselves.  One possibility is
	to close one's eyes, attempt to shut out one's surroundings,
	and concentrate on the nonsense syllable supplied by UNIX.
	
	     At the end of the time interval, UNIX  returns  to  the
	suspended  activities,  refreshed  and reinvigorated.  Hope-
	fully, so do the users.
	
	Tm does not use any files, in an attempt to  isolate  itself
	from external influences and distractions.
	
SEE ALSO
	flog(10), fork(10), knife(10), spoon(10)

BUGS	
	If disturbed for any reason during the interval  of  medita-
	tion,  tm  locks everyone's keyboards, prints an unprintable
	expletive,  and  unlocks  the  keyboards.   Subsequent  UNIX
	operation  may  be  marked  by  an unusual number of lost or
	scrambled files and lines dropped.
	
	If number is greater than 32767  (decimal),  tm  appears  to
	generate  rational  numbers  for  the  entire time interval,
	after which the behavior of the system may be completely
	
	Attempts to use  tm  are  invariably  counterproductive.