NAME

       c - genericised soft drink generator (ie coffee, coke etc)

SYNOPSIS

       c [-s[number]] [-m[type]] [-e] [-i] [-T] [-S amount] [--other=drink]

DESCRIPTION

       This  manual  page documents the  GNU  version  of c.  c is a genericised  soft  drinks  engine  designed
       to provide a stream of  the  desired  beverage on the standard output.    By  default,  c  makes  coffee,
       white,  no  sugar.   This is  a   historical  choice based on the authors preferences.  This behaviour is
       controlled  by the options,  and a wide range  of other drinks  are possible.  Please  note that  not all
       combinations make sense,  in taste terms, but that parsing by c extends only  to  syntax.  Experiment  at
       your own risk.

OPTIONS

       -s[number]
              Specifies the  number of sugars  desired.  If  this option is omitted, none will be included.

              Excessively  large  values will  result in unpleasant side effects,  including  rotting  teeth and
              excess weight.

              If this option is specified with no parameter, the default is one.

       -m[type]
              Determines  whether milk will  be used or not.   The  default  corresponds  to  the  specification
              'cold'.  cold - Normal, cold milk

              hot Normal, hot milk

              frth Frothed milk (see -e option for cappucino)

              none No milk. Recommended for those who have a deadline.

              goat Use your imagination.

       -e     Espresso   option.  High  pressure  steam  is forced through fine ground dark beans for a stronger
              brew; careful  use of the -S  option  is advised to avoid shaky hands and heart palpitations  (see
              BUGS).

       -i     Iced coffee. Self explanatory really...

       -T     Turkish  coffee.   The  only   type  of   coffee  that   is  boiled  deliberately.   -s2   or more
              recommended  to avoid grimaces.

       -S[amount]
              Size  of the virtual 'mug'  to be filled. The scale used is  fairly  arbitrary,  but should  cover
              most cases...  1 thimbleful

              2 espresso cup

              3 cafe-style coffee cup

              4 office mug

              5 sysadmin mug

              6 bucket

              Use  of  -S  6  is  contraindicated   for  use with  n(1), due to possible  damage  to t he  nasal
              membranes,  and risk  of drowning.  The default is  4;  unless  a  beta  version  of   the  OS  is
              installed,  when  the default is 5.  If the beta is of Digital UNIX, 6 is the default; you'll need
              it.

       --other=drink
              Specify  a drink other   than  coffee.   Use   of  other  options   is    not   recommended;   the
              behaviour  is unspecified!

BUGS

       Caffeine overdose can result by inadvised combinations  of options (ie -e  and large  values for -S).  If
       you  suffer from  increased  heart rate,  visual disturbance,  shaking hands,  shortness  of  breath,  it
       is   suggested   that  you  discontinue  use.   A -d (decaf) option  was  included  in previous versions,
       but was  removed  after  a   threatened  litigation   arising   from  an   unfortunate   practical   joke
       involving misuse.

SEE ALSO

       n(1)

AUTHOR

       Nick Williams, New College, Oxford University.  nickw@iname.com.

GNU Drink Utilities                               May 27, 1997                                              C(1)