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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