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NAME
gong - evaluate process performance
SYNOPSIS
gong [-f] [-a] process-id
DESCRIPTION
Gong is used to evaluate the performance of a process that is in execution.
The process-id is the process number of the process whose performance is to be evaluated. The evaluation
is performed by a set of three ``panelist'' routines, each of which analyzes one aspect (time, space, and
tonality) of the performance of the process. If any of these routines is not amused by the performance,
the process being analyzed is sent the gong(2) signal. In addition, the process-id of the evaluated
process is written on the standard gong, for possible future corrective action. (It is suggested that
the standard gong be an audible alarm for proper effect.) It is expected that after being gong(2)ed, the
process will promptly commit suicide.
The -f keyletter argument indicates that gong is to invoke flog(1) with the unmerciful argument if the
process does not respond to gong(2)ing. In the absence of this argument, the process is continuously
gong(2)ed, which may lead to the process becoming a deaf zombie.
The -a keyletter argument indicates that if all three of the panelist routines gong(2) a process, the
process should be unmercifully flog(1)ged whether or not the -f keyletter is supplied.
FILES
/dev/ding.dong is the standard gong.
SEE ALSO
On the Applicability of Gonging to the Performance and Merit Review Process, Journal of Irreproducible
Results, vol. 263, issue 19, pp. 253-307.
BUGS
If the named process does not exist, it is possible that gong will attempt an evaluation of itself, which
may lead to a condition known as compounded double ringing (see echo(1)). Therefore, it is recommended
that gong be used with extreme care.
GONG(1)