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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, tm generates a set of number (default 3) transcendental numbers.  Then it prints a two- to six-character nonsense syllable (mantra)
       on  every  logged-in terminal (a different syllable on each terminal).  For the remainder of the time interval, it repeats these numbers to
       itself, in random order, binary digit by binary digit (memory permitting), while simultaneously contemplating its kernel.

       It is suggested that users utilize the time thus provided to do some meditating themselves.   One  possibility  is  to  close  one's  eyes,
       attempt to shut out one's surroundings, and concentrate on the mantra supplied by tm.

       At the end of the time interval, UNIX returns to the suspended activities, refreshed and reinvigorated.	Hopefully, so do the users.

FILES

       Tm does not use any files, in an attempt to isolate itself from external influences and distractions.

DIAGNOSTICS

       If  disturbed  for  any reason during the interval of meditation, tm locks the keyboard on every terminal, prints an unprintable expletive,
       and unlocks the keyboard.  Subsequent UNIX operation may be marked by an unusual number of lost or scrambled files and dropped lines.

BUGS

       If number is greater than 32,767 (decimal), tm appears to generate rational numbers for the entire time interval, after which the  behavior
       of the system may be completely irrational (i.e., transcendental).

WARNING

       Attempts to use flog(1) on tm are invariably counterproductive.

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