COHERENT manpages
This page lists the 1252 available COHERENT manpages. Click on an article name to display the page.
Article | Description |
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# | String-ize operator |
## | Token-pasting operator |
#define | Define an identifier as a macro |
#elif | Include code conditionally |
#else | Include code conditionally |
#endif | End conditional inclusion of code |
#if | Include code conditionally |
#ifdef | Include code conditionally |
#ifndef | Include code conditionally |
#include | Read another file and include it |
#line | Reset line number |
#pragma | Perform implementation-specific preprocessing |
#undef | Undefine a macro |
__DATE__ | Date of translation |
__FILE__ | Source file name |
__LINE__ | Current line within a source file |
__STDC__ | Mark a conforming translator |
__TIME__ | Time source file is translated |
_exit() | Terminate a program |
_getwd() | Get current working directory name |
_tolower() | Convert characters to lower case |
_toupper() | Convert characters to upper case |
a.out.h | Include all COFF header files |
abort() | End program immediately |
abs() | Return the absolute value of an integer |
ac | Summarize login accounting information |
accept() | Accept a connection on a socket |
access() | Check if a file can be accessed in a given mode |
acct() | Enable/disable process accounting |
acct.h | Format for process-accounting file |
accton | Enable/disable process accounting |
acos() | Calculate inverse cosine |
add_history() | Add a line to history buffer |
address | Definition |
Administering COHERENT | Overview |
alarm() | Set a timer |
alias | Set an alias |
aliases | File of users' aliases |
alignment | Alignment or packing of fields within a structure |
alloc.h | Define the allocator |
alloca() | Dynamically allocate space on the stack |
almanac | Print an almanac entry for this date |
ANSI | Standards for information |
apropos | Find manual pages on a given topic |
ar | The librarian/archiver |
ar.h | Format for archive files |
arcoff.h | COFF archive-file header |
arena | Definition |
argc | Argument passed to main() |
argv | Argument passed to main() |
ARHEAD | Append options to beginning of ar command line |
array | Definition |
ARTAIL | Append options to end of ar command line |
as | i80386 assembler |
ASCII | Definition |
asctime() | Convert time structure to ASCII string |
asfix | Convert assembly-language programs into 80386 format |
ASHEAD | Append options to beginning of as command line |
asin() | Calculate inverse sine |
ASKCC | Force prompting for CC names |
assert() | Check assertion at run time |
assert.h | Define assert() |
ASTAIL | Append options to end of as command line |
asy | Device driver for asynchronous serial lines |
asymkdev | Create nodes for asynchronous devices |
asypatch | Patch a kernel file for an asynchronous configuration |
at | Drivers for hard-disk partitions |
at | Execute commands at given time |
atan() | Calculate inverse tangent |
atan2() | Calculate inverse tangent |
ATclock | Read or set the AT realtime clock |
atexit() | Register a function to be called when the program exits |
atof() | Convert ASCII strings to floating point |
atoi() | Convert ASCII strings to integers |
atol() | Convert ASCII strings to long integers |
atrun | Execute commands at a preset time |
auto | Note an automatic variable |
awk | Pattern-scanning language |
backups | Strategies for backing up COHERENT |
bad | Maintain list of bad blocks |
badscan | Build bad block list |
banner | Print large letters |
basename | Strip path information from a file name |
bc | Interactive calculator with arbitrary precision |
bcmp() | Compare two chunks of memory |
bcopy() | Berkeley function to copy memory |
bind() | Bind a name to a socket |
bit | Definition |
bit-fields | Definition |
bit_count() | Count bits in a bit-mask |
bit map | Definition |
block | Technical Information |
boot | Boot block for hard-disk partition/nine-sector diskette |
boot.fha | Boot block for floppy disk |
booting | How booting works |
boottime | File that holds time system was last booted |
brc | Perform maintenance chores, single-user mode |
break | Exit from shell construct |
break | Exit from loop or switch statement |
brk() | Change size of data area |
bsearch() | Search an array |
buf.h | Buffer header |
buffer | Definition |
build | Install COHERENT onto a hard disk |
builtin | Execute a command as a built-in command |
byte | Definition |
byte ordering | Machine-dependent ordering of bytes |
bzero() | Initialize memory to NUL |
c | Print multi-column output |
C keywords | Overview |
C language | Overview |
C preprocessor | Overview |
cabs() | Complex absolute value function |
cal | Print a calendar |
calendar | Reminder service |
calling conventions | Definition |
calloc() | Allocate dynamic memory |
cancel | Cancel a print job |
canon.h | Portable layout of binary data |
captoinfo | Convert termcap data to terminfo form |
case | Execute commands conditionally according to pattern |
case | Introduce entry in switch statement |
cast | Definition |
cat | Concatenate the contents of a file to the standard output |
caveat utilitor | Definition |
cc | C compiler |
cc0 | Definition |
cc1 | Definition |
cc2 | Definition |
cc3 | Definition |
CCHEAD | Append options to beginning of cc command line |
CCTAIL | Append options to end of cc command line |
cd | Change directory |
CD-ROM | COHERENT support for read-only compact disk devices |
cdmp | Dump COFF files into a readable form |
cdplayer | Play audio CDs |
cdrom.h | Definitions for CD-ROM drives |
cdu31 | Driver for the Sony CD-ROM drives |
cdv | Interface to CD-ROM devices |
cdview | Read a file from a CD-ROM |
ceil() | Set numeric ceiling |
cfgetispeed() | Get terminal input speed |
cfgetospeed() | Get terminal output speed |
cfsetispeed() | Set terminal input speed |
cfsetospeed() | Set terminal output speed |
cgrep | Pattern search for C source programs |
char | Data type |
chase | Highly amusing video game |
chdir() | Change working directory |
check | Check file system |
checkerr | Check the mail system for errors |
checklist | File systems to check when booting COHERENT |
chgrp | Change the group owner of a file |
chmod | Change the modes of a file |
chmod() | Change file-protection modes |
chmog | Change mode, owner, and group simultaneously |
chown | Change the owner of files |
chown() | Change ownership of a file |
chreq | Change priority, lifetime, or printer for a job |
chroot | Change root directory |
chroot() | Change the root directory |
chsize() | Change the size of a file |
ckermit | Interactive inter-system communication and file transfer |
clear | Clear the screen |
clearerr() | Present stream status |
clist.h | Character-list structures |
clock | Read the system clock |
clock() | Get processor time |
close() | Close a file |
closedir() | Close a directory stream |
clri | Clear i-node |
cmos | Device for reading CMOS |
cmp | Compare bytes of two files |
coff.h | Format for COFF objects |
coffnlist() | Symbol table lookup, COFF format |
coh_intro | Tour the COHERENT file system |
coherent.h | Miscellaneous useful definitions |
COHERENT | Principles of the COHERENT System |
cohtune | Set a variable within a device driver |
col | Remove reverse and half-line motions |
comm | Print common lines |
commands | Overview |
compress | Compress a file |
compression | Programs used to compress text |
con.h | Configure device drivers |
config | File that configures smail |
config | File that configures UUCP |
connect() | Connect to a socket |
console | Console device driver |
const | Qualify an identifier as not modifiable |
const.h | Declare machine-dependent constants |
continue | Terminate current iteration of shell construct |
continue | Force next iteration of a loop |
controls | Data base for the lp print spooler |
conv | Numeric base converter |
core | Format of a core-dump file |
core.h | Declare structure of a core file |
cos() | Calculate cosine |
cosh() | Calculate hyperbolic cosine |
cp | Copy a file |
cpdir | Copy directory hierarchy |
cpio | Archiving/backup utility |
cpp | C preprocessor |
CPPHEAD | Append options to beginning of cpp command line |
CPPTAIL | Append options to end of cpp command line |
creat() | Create/truncate a file |
cron | Execute commands periodically |
crontab | Copy a command file into the crontab directory |
crypt | Encrypt/decrypt text |
crypt() | Encryption using rotor algorithm |
ct | Controlling terminal driver |
ctags | Generate tags and refs files for vi editor |
ctermid() | Name the terminal device that controls the current process |
ctime() | Convert system time to an ASCII string |
ctype.h | Header file for data tests |
cu | UNIX-compatible communications utility |
curses.h | Define functions and macros in curses library |
cut | Select portions of each line of its input |
cvmail | Convert mail from COHERENT 3.X format to SV format |
CWD | Current working directory |
d_passwd | Give passwords for devices |
daemon | Definition |
data formats | Definition |
data types | Definition |
date | Print/set the date and time |
db | Assembler-level symbolic debugger |
dbm.h | Header file for DBM routines |
dbm_clearerr() | Clear an error condition on an NDBM data base |
dbm_close() | Close an NDBM data base |
dbm_delete() | Delete records from an NDBM data base |
dbm_dirfno() | Return the file descriptor for an NDBM .dir file |
dbm_error() | Check a NDBM data base for an error |
dbm_fetch() | Fetch a record from an NDBM data base |
dbm_firstkey() | Retrieve the first key from an NDBM data base |
dbm_nextdbm() | Retrieve the next key from an NDBM data base |
dbm_open() | Open an NDBM data base |
dbm_pagfno() | Return the file descriptor for an NDBM .pag file |
dbm_rdonly() | Set an NDBM data base into read-only mode |
dbm_store() | Store a record into an NDBM data base |
dbmclose() | Close a DBM data base |
dbminit() | Open a DBM data base |
dc | Desk calculator |
dcheck | Check directory consistency |
dd | Convert the contents of a file |
decvax_d() | Convert a double from IEEE to DECVAX format |
decvax_f() | Convert a float from IEEE to DECVAX format |
default | Default label in switch statement |
defined | Perform an action if a macro is defined |
deftty.h | Define default tty settings |
delete() | Delete a record from a DBM data base |
deroff | Remove text formatting control information |
detab | Replace tab characters with spaces |
device drivers | Overview |
df | Measure free space on disk |
dial | File that tells UUCP how to dial a system |
dialups | Name every device that may need an additional password |
diff | Compare two files |
diff3 | Summarize differences among three files |
difftime() | Calculate difference between two times |
directors | Describe how to resolve local mail addresses |
directory | Definition |
dirent.h | Define directory-related data elements |
dirname | Extract a directory name |
dirs | Print the contents of the directory stack |
disable | Disable a port |
div() | Perform integer division |
do | Introduce a loop |
domain | Set your system's mail domain |
dos | Manipulate files on MS-DOS file systems |
doscat | Concatenate a file on an MS-DOS file system |
doscp | Copy files to/from an MS-DOS file system |
doscpdir | Copy a directory to/from an MS-DOS file system |
dosdel | Delete a file from an MS-DOS file system |
dosdir | List contents of an MS-DOS directory |
dosformat | Build an MS-DOS file system |
doslabel | Label an MS-DOS floppy disk |
dosls | List files on an MS-DOS file system |
dosmkdir | Create a directory in an MS-DOS file system |
dosrm | Remove a file from an MS-DOS file system |
dosrmdir | Remove a directory from an MS-DOS file system |
double | Data type |
dpac | De-fragment a COHERENT file system |
drand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a double |
drvld.all | Load loadable drivers at boot time |
du | Summarize disk usage |
dump | File-system backup utility |
dumpdate | Print dump dates |
dumpdir | Print the directory of a dump |
dumptape.h | Define data structures used on dump tapes |
dup() | Duplicate a file descriptor |
dup2() | Duplicate a file descriptor |
echo | Repeat/expand an argument |
ecvt() | Convert floating-point numbers to strings |
ed | Interactive line editor |
EDITOR | Name editor to use by default |
egrep | Extended pattern search |
else | Introduce a conditional statement |
elvis | Clone of Berkeley-standard screen editor |
elvprsv | Preserve the modified version of a file after a crash |
elvrec | Recover the modified version of a file after a crash |
em87 | Perform/emulate hardware floating-point operations |
emacs | COHERENT screen editor |
enable | Enable a port |
endgrent() | Close group file |
endhostent() | Close file /etc/hosts |
endnetent() | Close network file |
endprotoent() | Close protocols file |
endpwent() | Close password file |
endservent() | Close protocols file |
endspent() | Close the shadow-password file |
endutent() | Close the login logging file |
enum | Declare a type and identifiers |
ENV | File read to set environment |
env | Execute a command in an environment |
environ | Process environment |
environmental variables | Technical Information |
envp | Argument passed to main() |
EOF | Indicate end of a file |
epson | Prepare files for Epson printer |
erand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a double |
errno | External integer for return of error status |
errno.h | Error numbers used by errno() |
eval | Evaluate arguments |
ex | Berkeley-style line editor |
exec | Execute command directly |
execl() | Execute a load module |
execle() | Execute a load module |
execlp() | Execute a load module |
execlpe() | Execute a load module |
execution | Definition |
execv() | Execute a load module |
execve() | Execute a load module |
execvp() | Execute a load module |
execvpe() | Execute a load module |
exit | Exit from a shell |
exit() | Terminate a program gracefully |
EXIT_FAILURE | Indicate program failed to execute successfully |
EXIT_SUCCESS | Indicate program executed successfully |
exp() | Compute exponent |
export | Add a shell variable to the environment |
expr | Compute a command-line expression |
extern | Declare storage class |
fabs() | Compute absolute value |
factor | Factor a number |
false | Unconditional failure |
fc | Edit and re-execute one or more previous commands |
FCEDIT | Editor used by fc command |
fclose() | Close a stream |
fcntl() | Control open files |
fcntl.h | Manifest constants for file-handling functions |
fcvt() | Convert floating-point numbers to strings |
fd | Floppy disk driver |
fd.h | Declare file-descriptor structure |
fdformat | Low-level format a floppy disk |
fdioctl.h | Control floppy-disk I/O |
fdisk | Hard-disk partitioning utility |
fdisk.h | Fixed-disk constants and structures |
fdopen() | Open a stream for standard I/O |
feof() | Discover stream status |
ferror() | Discover stream status |
fetch() | Fetch a record from a DBM data base |
fflush() | Flush output stream's buffer |
ffs() | Translate a bit mask into an integer value |
fgetc() | Read character from stream |
fgetpos() | Get value of file-position indicator |
fgets() | Read line from stream |
fgetw() | Read integer from stream |
field | Definition |
file | The way to access bits |
file | Guess a file's type |
FILE | Descriptor for a file stream |
file descriptor | Definition |
fileno() | Get file descriptor |
filsys.h | Structures and constants for super block |
filter | Definition |
find | Search for files satisfying a pattern |
findmouse | Examine a port to see if a mouse is plugged into it |
firstkey() | Retrieve the first record from a DBM data base |
fixterm() | Set the terminal into program mode |
float | Data type |
float.h | Define constants for floating-point numbers |
floor() | Set a numeric floor |
floppy disks | Technical Information |
fmap | Measure fragmentation of the free list |
fmod() | Calculate modulus for floating-point number |
fmt | Adjust the length of lines in a file of text |
fnkey | Set/print function keys for the console |
fnmatch() | Match a string with a normal expression |
fnmatch.h | Constants used with function fnmatch() |
fopen() | Open a stream for standard I/O |
for | Execute commands for tokens in list |
for | Control a loop |
fork() | Create a new process |
fortune | Print randomly selected, hopefully humorous, text |
.forward | Set a forwarding address for mail |
fpathconf() | Get a file variable by file descriptor |
fperr.h | Constants used with floating-point exception codes |
fprintf() | Print formatted output into file stream |
fputc() | Write character into file stream |
fputs() | Write string into file stream |
fputw() | Write an integer into a stream |
fread() | Read data from file stream |
free() | Return dynamic memory to free memory pool |
freemem | Device that indicates amount of memory that is free |
freopen() | Open file stream for standard I/O |
frexp() | Separate fraction and exponent |
from | Generate list of numbers, for use in loop |
fscanf() | Format input from a file stream |
fsck | Check and repair file systems interactively |
fseek() | Seek on file stream |
fsetpos() | Set file-position indicator |
fstat() | Find attributes of an open file |
fstatfs() | Get information about a file system |
ft | Floppy-tape driver |
ftbad | Manipulate bad-block list on a floppy-tape cartridge |
ftell() | Return current position of file pointer |
ftime() | Get the current time from the operating system |
ftok() | Generate keys for interprocess communication |
function | Definition |
fwrite() | Write into file stream |
fwtable | Build font-width table |
gawk | Pattern-scanning and -processing language |
gcd() | Set variable to greatest common divisor |
gcvt() | Convert floating-point numbers to strings |
gdbm.h | Header file for GDBM routines |
gdbm_close() | Close a GDBM data base |
gdbm_delete() | Delete a record from a GDBM data base |
gdbm_exists() | Check whether a GDBM data base contains a given record |
gdbm_fetch() | Retrieve a record from a GDBM data base |
gdbm_firstkey() | Return the first record from a GDBM data base |
gdbm_nextkey() | Return the next record from a GDBM data base |
gdbm_open() | Open a GDBM data base |
gdbm_reorganize() | Reorganize a GDBM data base |
gdbm_setopt() | Set GDBM options |
gdbm_store() | Add records to a GDBM data base |
gdbm_strerror() | Translate a GDBM error code into text |
gdbm_sync() | Flush buffered GDBM data into its data base |
gdbmerrno.h | Define error messages used by GDBM routines |
getc() | Read character from file stream |
getchar() | Read character from standard input |
getcwd() | Get current working directory name |
getdents() | Read directory entries |
getdtablesize() | Get the number of files a process can open |
getegid() | Get effective group identifier |
getenv() | Read environmental variable |
geteuid() | Get effective user identifier |
getgid() | Get real group identifier |
getgrent() | Get group file information |
getgrgid() | Get group file information, by group id |
getgrnam() | Get group file information, by group name |
getgroups() | Read the supplemental group-access list |
gethostbyaddr() | Retrieve host information by address |
gethostbyname() | Retrieve a host IP address by name |
gethostname() | Get the name of the local host |
getlogin() | Get login name |
getmap | De-archive Usenet map articles |
getmsg() | Get the next message from a stream |
getnetbyaddr() | Get a network entry by address |
getnetbyname() | Get a network entry by address |
getnetent() | Fetch a network entry |
getopt() | Get option letter from argv |
getopts | Parse command-line options |
getpass() | Get password with prompting |
getpeername() | Get name of connected peer |
getpgrp() | Get process-group identifier |
getpid() | Get process identifier |
getppid() | Get process identifier of parent process |
getprotobyname() | Get protocol entry by protocol name |
getprotobynumber() | Get protocol entry by protocol number |
getprotoent() | Get protocol entry |
getpw() | Search password file |
getpwent() | Get password file information |
getpwnam() | Get password file information, by name |
getpwuid() | Get password file information, by id |
gets() | Read string from standard input |
getservbyname() | Get a service entry by name |
getservbyport() | Get a service entry by port number |
getservent() | Get a service entry |
getsockname() | Get the name of a socket |
getsockopt() | Read a socket option |
getspent() | Get a shadow-password record |
getspnam() | Get a shadow-password record, by user name |
gettimeofday() | Berkeley time function |
getty | Terminal initialization |
getuid() | Get real user identifier |
getutent() | Read an entry from a login logging file |
getutid() | Find a record in login logging file by login identifier |
getutline() | Find a record in login logging file by device |
getw() | Read word from file stream |
GMT | Definition |
gmtime() | Convert system time to calendar structure |
gnucpio | Archiving/backup utility |
goto | Unconditionally jump within a function |
grep | Pattern search |
group | Define groups of users |
grp.h | Declare group structure |
gtar | Archiving/backup utility |
gtty() | Device-dependent control |
guess | Extraordinarily amusing guessing game |
gunzip | GNU utility to uncompress files |
gzip | GNU utility to compress files |
hai | Host adapter-independent SCSI driver |
hard disk | Technical Information |
hash | Add a command to the shell's hash table |
hdioctl.h | Control hard-disk I/O |
head | Print the beginning of a file |
header files | Overview |
help | Print concise description of command |
hmon | Monitor the COHERENT System |
HOME | User's home directory |
hosts | Names and addresses of hosts on the local network |
hosts.equiv | Name equivalent hosts |
hosts.lpd | Local system name and domain |
hp | Prepare files for Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printer |
hpd | Spooler daemon for laser printer |
hpr | Spool a job for printing on the laser printer |
hpskip | Abort/restart current job on Hewlett-Packard LaserJet |
hypot() | Compute hypotenuse of right triangle |
i-node | COHERENT system file identifier |
icheck | i-node consistency check |
id | Print user and group IDs and names |
idbld | Reconfigure the COHERENT kernel |
ideinfo | Display information of an IDE hard-disk drive |
idenable | Enable or disable a device driver |
idle | Device that returns system's idle time |
idmkcoh | Build a new kernel |
idtune | Set a tunable system value |
ieee_d() | Convert a double from DECVAX to IEEE format |
ieee_f() | Convert a float from DECVAX to IEEE format |
if | Execute a command conditionally |
if | Introduce a conditional statement |
IFS | Characters recognized as white space |
index() | Find a character in a string |
inet_addr() | Transform an IP address from text to binary |
inet_network() | Transform an IP address from text to an integer |
inetd.conf | Configure the Internet daemons |
infocmp | De-compile a terminfo file |
init | System initialization |
initgroups() | Initialize the supplementary group-access list |
initialization | Definition |
ino.h | Constants and structures for disk i-nodes |
inode.h | Constants and structures for memory-resident i-nodes |
install | Install a software update onto COHERENT |
int | Data type |
interrupt | Definition |
io.h | Constants and structures used by I/O |
ioctl() | Device-dependent control |
ipc.h | Definitions for interprocess communications |
ipcrm | Remove an interprocess-communication memory item |
ipcs | Display a snapshot of interprocess communications |
IRQ | Interrupts on the IBM PC |
isalnum() | Check if a character is a number or letter |
isalpha() | Check if a character is a letter |
isascii() | Check if a character is an ASCII character |
isatty() | Check if a device is a terminal |
iscntrl() | Check if a character is a control character |
isdigit() | Check if a character is a numeral |
isgraph() | Check if a character is printable |
islower() | Check if a character is a lower-case letter |
ispos() | Return if variable is positive or negative |
isprint() | Check if a character is printable |
ispunct() | Check if a character is a punctuation mark |
isspace() | Check if a character prints white space |
isupper() | Check if a character is an upper-case letter |
isxdigit() | Check if a character is a hexadecimal numeral |
itom() | Create a multiple-precision integer |
j0() | Compute Bessel function |
j1() | Compute Bessel function |
jn() | Compute Bessel function |
jobs | Print information about jobs |
join | Join two data bases |
jrand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a long integer |
kb.h | Define keys for loadable keyboard driver |
kernel | Master program of the COHERENT system |
keyboard | How COHERENT handles the console keyboard |
kill | Signal a process |
kill() | Kill a system process |
ksh | The Korn shell |
KSH_VERSION | List current version of Korn shell |
.kshrc | Set personal environment for Korn shell |
ktty.h | Kernel portion of tty structure |
l | List directory's contents in long format |
l.out.h | Format for COHERENT 286 objects |
l3tol() | Convert file system block number to long integer |
LASTERROR | Program that last generated an error |
.lastlogin | Record of last login |
Latin 1 | Definition |
lc | List directory's contents in columnar format |
lcasep | Convert text to lower case |
lcong48() | Initialize values from which 48-bit random numbers are computed |
ld | Link relocatable object modules |
ldexp() | Combine fraction and exponent |
LDHEAD | Append options to beginning of ld command line |
ldiv() | Perform long integer division |
LDTAIL | Append options to end of ld command line |
let | Evaluate an expression |
lex | Lexical analyzer generator |
Lexicon | Format of the COHERENT manual pages |
lf | List directory's contents in columnar format |
libc | Standard C library |
libcurses | Library of screen-handling functions |
libedit | Routines to gather and edit user input |
libgdbm | Library for GNU DBM functions |
libm | COHERENT mathematics library |
libmisc | Library of miscellaneous functions |
libmp | Library for multiple-precision mathematics |
LIBPATH | Directories that hold compiler phases and libraries |
libraries | Overview |
libsocket | Library of communications routines |
libterm | Functions to read termcap descriptions |
limits.h | Define numerical limits |
lines | Highly amusing board game |
link() | Create a link |
listen() | Listen for a connection on a socket |
lmail | Deliver mail on your local system |
ln | Create a link to a file |
localtime() | Convert system time to calendar structure |
lockf() | Lock a file or a section of a file |
log() | Compute natural logarithm |
log10() | Compute common logarithm |
login | Log in a user |
login | Set default values for logging in |
loginlog | Log of failed login attempts |
logmsg | Hold COHERENT Login Message |
LOGNAME | Name user's identifier |
long | Data type |
longjmp() | Perform a non-local goto |
look | Find matching lines in a sorted file |
lp | Spool a file for printing |
lp | Driver for parallel ports |
lpadmin | Administer the lp print-spooler system |
lpd | Spooler daemon for line printer |
lpioctl.h | Definitions for line-printer I/O control |
lpr | Spool a job for printing on the line printer |
lpsched | Print jobs spooled with command lp; turn on printer daemon |
lpshut | Turn off the printer daemon despooler |
lpskip | Abort/restart current job on line printer |
lpstat | Give status of printer or job |
lr | List subdirectories' contents in columnar format |
lrand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a non-negative long integer |
ls | List directory's contents |
lseek() | Set read/write position |
ltol3() | Convert long integer to file system block number |
lvalue | Definition |
lx | List directory's contents in columnar format |
m4 | Macro processor |
machine.h | Machine-dependent definitions |
macro | Definition |
madd() | Add multiple-precision integers |
Send or read mail | |
Electronic mail system | |
mailq | Display information about spooled mail |
main() | Introduce program's main function |
major number | Device numbering |
make | Program-building discipline |
makeboot | Create a bootable floppy disk |
makedepend | Generate list of dependencies for a makefile |
malloc() | Allocate dynamic memory |
malloc.h | Definitions for memory-allocation functions |
man | Manual macro package |
man | Display Lexicon entries |
manifest constant | Overview |
math.h | Declare mathematics functions |
MB_CUR_MAX | Largest size of a multibyte character in current locale |
mboot | Master boot block for hard disk |
mcd | Device driver for Mitsumi CD-ROM drives |
mcmp() | Compare multiple-precision integers |
mcopy() | Copy a multiple-precision integer |
mdevice | Describe drivers that can be linked into kernel |
mdiv() | Divide multiple-precision integers |
me | MicroEMACS screen editor |
mem | Physical memory file |
memccpy() | Copy a region of memory up to a set character |
memchr() | Search a region of memory for a character |
memcmp() | Compare two regions |
memcpy() | Copy one region of memory into another |
memmove() | Copy region of memory into area it overlaps |
memok() | Test if the arena is corrupted |
memset() | Fill an area with a character |
mesg | Permit/deny messages from other users |
min() | Read multiple-precision integer from stdin |
minit() | Condition global or auto multiple-precision integer |
minor number | Device numbering |
mintfr() | Free a multiple-precision integer |
mitom() | Reinitialize a multiple-precision integer |
mkdbm | Build a data base for smail |
mkdir | Create a directory |
mkdir() | Create a directory |
mkfifo() | Create a FIFO |
mkfnames | Generate data base of user names |
mkfs | Make a new file system |
mkhpath | Build a pathalias data base from a hosts table |
mkline | Fold an alias file, paths file, or mailing list into one-line records |
mklost+found | Make an enlarged lost+found directory |
mknod | Make a special file or named pipe |
mknod() | Create a special file |
mkpath | Create a pathalias output file |
mksort | Sort the standard input, allowing arbitrarily long lines |
mktemp() | Generate a temporary file name |
mktime() | Turn broken-down time into calendar time |
MLP_COPIES | Set default number of copies to print |
MLP_FORMLEN | Set default page length |
MLP_LIFE | Set default life for print jobs |
MLP_PRIORITY | Set default priority for print spooling |
MLP_SPOOL | Pass user-specific information to print spooler |
mmu.h | Definitions for memory-management unit |
mneg() | Negate multiple-precision integer |
mnttab | Mount table |
mnttab.h | Structure for mount table |
modem | Technical Information |
modf() | Separate integral part and fraction |
modulus | Definition |
mon.h | Read profile output files |
moo | Greatly amusing numeric guessing game |
more | Display text one page at a time |
motd | File that holds message of the day |
mount | Mount a file system |
mount.h | Define the mount table |
mount() | Mount a file system |
mount.all | Mount file systems at boot time |
mout() | Write multiple-precision integer to stdout |
mprec.h | Multiple-precision arithmetic |
mrand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a long integer |
ms | Manuscript macro package |
MS-DOS | That other operating system |
msg | Kernel module for messages |
msg | Send a brief message to other users |
msg.h | Definitions for message facility |
msgctl() | Message control operations |
msgget() | Create or get a message queue |
msgrcv() | Receive a message |
msgs | Read messages intended for all COHERENT users |
msgsnd() | Send a message |
msig.h | Machine-dependent signals |
msqrt() | Compute square root of multiple-precision integer |
msub() | Subtract multiple-precision integers |
mtab.h | Currently mounted file systems |
mtioctl.h | Magnetic-tape I/O control |
mtoi() | Convert multiple-precision integer to integer |
mtos() | Convert multiple-precision integer to string |
mtune | Define tunable kernel variables |
mtype() | Return symbolic machine type |
mtype.h | List processor code numbers |
mult() | Multiply multiple-precision integers |
mv | Rename files or directories |
mvdir | Rename a directory |
mvfree() | Free multiple-precision integer |
mwcbbs | Download files from the Mark Williams bulletin board |
n.out.h | Define n.out file structure |
name space | C name-space rules |
named pipe | Definition |
nap() | Sleep briefly |
ncheck | Print file names corresponding to i-node |
ndbm.h | Header file for NDBM routines |
netdb.h | Define structures used to describe networks |
networks | Name remote networks |
newaliases | Build the smail aliases data base from an ASCII source file |
newgrp | Change to a new group |
newusr | Add new user to COHERENT system |
nextkey() | Retrieve the next record from a DBM data base |
nm | Print a program's symbol table |
nohup | Run a command immune to hangups and quits |
nologin | Lock out logins |
notmem() | Check whether memory is allocated |
nptx | Generate permutations of users' full names |
nrand48() | Return a 48-bit pseudo-random number as a non-negative long integer |
nroff | Text-formatting language |
NUL | Definition |
NULL | Manifest Constant |
null | The `bit bucket' |
nybble | Definition |
object format | Definition |
od | Print an octal dump of a file |
offsetof() | Offset of a field within a structure |
open() | Open a file |
opendir() | Open a directory stream |
operator | Definition |
PAGER | Specify Output Filter |
param.h | Define machine-specific parameters |
passwd | Set/change login password |
passwd | Define system users |
paste | Merge lines of files |
patch | Patch a variable or flag within the kernel |
PATH | Directories that hold executable files |
path() | Path name for a file |
path.h | Define/declare constants and functions used with PATH |
pathalias | Generate a set of paths among computers |
pathconf() | Get a file variable by path name |
pathmerge | Merge sorted paths files |
paths | Routing data base for mail |
pattern | Definition |
pause() | Wait for signal |
pclfont | Prepare a PCL font for downloading via MLP |
pclose() | Close a pipe |
perror() | System call error messages |
phone | Print numbers and addresses from phone directory |
pipe | Definition |
pipe() | Open a pipe |
pnmatch() | Match string pattern |
pointer | C Language |
poll() | Query several I/O devices |
poll.h | Define structures/constants used with polling devices |
popd | Pop an item from the directory stack |
popen() | Open a pipe |
port | File that describes ports for UUCP |
portability | Definition |
POSIX Standard | Definition |
pow() | Raise multiple-precision integer to power |
pow() | Compute a power of a number |
pr | Paginate and print files |
prep | Produce a word list |
Echo text onto the standard output | |
printer | How to attach and run a printer |
printf() | Print formatted text |
proc.h | Define structures/constants used with processes |
process | Definition |
prof | Print execution profile of a C program |
profile | Set default environment at login |
.profile | Execute commands at login |
Programming COHERENT | Overview |
protocols | Name communications protocols |
prps | Prepare files for PostScript-compatible printer |
ps | Print process status |
ps | Driver to return information about processes |
PS1 | User's default prompt |
PS2 | Prompt when user continues command onto additional lines |
PSfont | Cook an Adobe font into PostScript format |
ptrace() | Trace process execution |
ptrace.h | Perform process tracing |
pty | Device driver for pseudoterminals |
pushd | Push an item onto the directory stack |
putc() | Write character into stream |
putchar() | Write a character onto the standard output |
putenv() | Add a string to the environment |
putmsg() | Place a message onto a stream |
putp() | Write a string into the standard window |
puts() | Write string onto standard output |
pututline() | Write a record into a logging file |
putw() | Write word into stream |
pwd | Print the name of the current directory |
pwd.h | Define password structure |
qfind | Quickly find all files with a given name |
qpac | Map the file system |
qsort() | Sort arrays in memory |
quot | Summarize file-system usage |
raise() | Let a process send a signal to itself |
ram | Driver for manipulating RAM |
ramdisk | Script to create a RAM-disk |
rand() | Generate pseudo-random numbers |
RAND_MAX | Largest size of a pseudo-random number |
random() | Return a random number |
random access | Definition |
ranlib | Create index for object library |
rc | Perform standard maintenance chores |
read-only memory | Definition |
read | Assign values to shell variables |
read() | Read from a file |
readdir() | Read a directory stream |
readline() | Read and edit a line of input |
readonly | Mark a shell variable as read only |
readonly | Storage class |
realloc() | Reallocate dynamic memory |
reboot | Reboot the COHERENT system |
recursion | Definition |
recv() | Receive a message from a connected socket |
recvfrom() | Receive a message from a socket |
ref | Display a C function header |
regcomp() | Compile a regular expression into a structure |
regerror() | Return an error message from a regular-expression function |
regexec() | Compare a string with a regular expression |
regexp.h | Header file for regular-expression functions |
register | Storage class |
register variable | Definition |
regsub() | Use regular expression to build a string |
remove() | Remove a file |
rename() | Rename a file |
reprint | Reprint a spooled print job |
resetterm() | Reset the terminal to its previous settings |
restor | Restore file system |
return | Return a value and control to calling function |
rev | Print text backwards |
rewind() | Reset file pointer |
rewinddir() | Rewind a directory stream |
rindex() | Find rightmost occurrence of a character in a string |
rm | Remove files |
rmail | Receive mail from remote sites |
rmdir | Remove directories |
rmdir() | Remove a directory |
root | Definition |
route | Show or reset a user's default printer |
routers | Rules for resolving mail addresses to remote systems |
rpow() | Raise multiple-precision integer to power |
RS-232 | Serial port wiring |
rsmtp | Run batched SMTP mail |
rubik | Play Rubik's cube |
runq | Periodically process the mail queue |
rvalue | Definition |
sa | Print a summary of process accounting |
savelog | Save a mail log |
sbrk() | Increase a program's data space |
scanf() | Accept and format input |
scat | Print text files one screenful at a time |
sched.h | Define constants used with scheduling |
script | Capture a terminal session into a file |
sdevice | Configure drivers included within kernel |
sdiv() | Divide multiple-precision integers |
SECONDS | Number of seconds since current shell started |
security | System Administration |
sed | Stream editor |
seed48() | Initialize values from which 48-bit random numbers are computed |
seekdir() | Reset the position within a directory stream |
seg.h | Definitions used with segmentation |
select() | Check if devices are ready for activity |
sem | Kernel module for semaphores |
sem.h | Definitions used by semaphore facility |
semctl() | Control semaphore operations |
semget() | Create or get a set of semaphores |
semop() | Perform semaphore operations |
send() | Send a message to a socket |
sendto() | Send a message to a socket |
serialno | Hold the serial number of your system |
services | List supported TCP/IP services |
set | Set shell option flags and positional parameters |
setbuf() | Set alternative stream buffer |
setgid() | Set group id and user id |
setgrent() | Rewind group file |
setgroups() | Set the supplemental group-access list |
sethostent() | Open and rewind file /etc/hosts |
setjmp() | Save machine state for non-local goto |
setjmp.h | Define setjmp() and longjmp() |
setnetent() | Open and rewind file /etc/networks |
setpgid() | Set the process-group identifier |
setpgrp() | Make a process a process-group leader |
setprotoent() | Open the protocols file |
setpwent() | Rewind password file |
setservent() | Open the services file |
setsid() | Set session identifier |
setsockopt() | Set a socket option |
setspent() | Rewind the shadow-password file |
setuid() | Set user identifier |
setupterm() | Initialize a terminal |
setutent() | Rewind the input stream for a login logging file |
setvbuf() | Set alternative file-stream buffer |
sgtty | General terminal interface |
sgtty.h | Definitions used to control terminal I/O |
sh | The Bourne shell |
shadow | File that holds restricted passwords |
shadow.h | Definitions used with shadow passwords |
SHELL | Name the default shell |
shellsort() | Sort arrays in memory |
shift | Shift positional parameters |
shm | Kernel module for shared memory |
shm.h | Definitions used with shared memory |
shmat() | Attach a shared-memory segment to a process |
shmctl() | Manipulate shared memory |
shmdt() | Detach a shared-memory segment from a process |
shmget() | Create or get shared-memory segment |
short | Data type |
shutdown | Shut down the COHERENT system |
shutdown() | Replace function to shut down system |
sigaction() | Perform detailed signal management |
sigaddset() | Add a signal to a set of signals |
sigdelset() | Delete a signal from a set |
sigemptyset() | Initialize a set of signals |
sigfillset() | Initialize a set of signals |
sighold() | Place a signal on hold |
sigignore() | Tell the system to ignore a signal |
sigismember() | Check if a signal is a member of a set |
siglongjmp() | Perform a non-local goto and restore signal mask |
signal() | Specify action to take upon receipt of a given signal |
signal.h | Define signals |
signame | Array of names of signals |
sigpause() | Pause until a given signal is received |
sigpending() | Examine signals that are blocked and pending |
sigprocmask() | Examine or change the signal mask |
sigrelse() | Release a signal for processing |
sigset() | Specify action to take upon receipt of a given signal |
sigsetjmp() | Save machine state and signal mask for non-local jump |
sigsuspend() | Install a signal mask and suspend process |
sin() | Calculate sine |
sinh() | Calculate hyperbolic sine |
size | Print size of an object file |
sizeof | Return size of a data element |
sleep | Stop executing for a specified time |
sleep() | Suspend execution for interval |
smail | Mail delivery system |
smtpd | SMTP daemon |
smult() | Multiply multiple-precision integers |
SOCKADDRLEN() | Return length of an address |
socket() | Create a socket |
socket.h | Define constants and structures with sockets |
socketpair() | Create a pair of sockets |
sort | Sort lines of text |
spac | Sort a file system |
spell | Find spelling errors |
split | Split a text file into smaller files |
spow() | Raise multiple-precision integer to power |
sprintf() | Format output |
sqrt() | Compute square root |
srand() | Seed random number generator |
srand48() | Seed the 48-bit pseudo-random number routines |
srandom() | Seed the random-number generator |
srcpath | Find source files |
sscanf() | Format a string |
stack | Definition |
standard error | Definition |
standard input | Definition |
standard output | Definition |
stat() | Find file attributes |
stat.h | Definitions and declarations used to obtain file status |
statfs() | Get information about a file system |
static | Declare storage class |
stdarg.h | Header for variable numbers of arguments |
stddef.h | Header for standard definitions |
stderr | Definition |
stdin | Definition |
STDIO | Definition |
stdio.h | Declarations and definitions for I/O |
stdlib.h | Declare/define general functions |
stdout | Definition |
sticky bit | Definition |
stime() | Set the time |
storage class | Definition |
store() | Write a record into a DBM data base |
strcasecmp() | Case-insensitive string comparison |
strcasencmp() | Case-insensitive string comparison |
strcat() | Concatenate two strings |
strchr() | Find a character in a string |
strcmp() | Compare two strings |
strcoll() | Compare two strings, using locale-specific information |
strcpy() | Copy one string into another |
strcspn() | Return length a string excludes characters in another |
strdup() | Duplicate a string |
stream | Definition |
stream.h | Definitions for message facility |
STREAMS | COHERENT implementation of STREAMS |
strerror() | Translate an error number into a string |
strftime() | Format locale-specific time |
string.h | Declarations for string library |
strings | Print all character strings from a file |
strip | Strip tables from executable file |
strlen() | Measure a string |
strncat() | Append one string onto another |
strncmp() | Compare two strings |
strncpy() | Copy one string into another |
stropts.h | User-level STREAMS routines |
strpbrk() | Find first occurrence of a character from another string |
strrchr() | Search for rightmost occurrence of a character in a string |
strspn() | Return length a string includes characters in another |
strstr() | Find one string within another |
strtod() | Convert string to floating-point number |
strtok() | Break a string into tokens |
strtol() | Convert string to long integer |
strtoul() | Convert string to unsigned long integer |
struct | Data type |
structure | Definition |
structure assignment | Definition |
strxfrm() | Transform a string using locale information |
stty | Set/print terminal modes |
stty() | Set terminal modes |
stune | Set values of tunable kernel variables |
su | Substitute user id, become superuser |
sum | Print checksum of a file |
superuser | Definition |
swab() | Swap a pair of bytes |
switch | Test a variable against a table |
sync | Flush system buffers |
sync() | Flush system buffers |
sys | Data base for UUCP connections |
sysconf() | Get configurable system variables |
sysi86() | Identify parts within Intel-based machines |
system() | Pass a command to the shell for execution |
tail | Print the end of a file |
tan() | Calculate tangent |
tanh() | Calculate hyperbolic cosine |
tape | Magnetic-tape devices |
tape | Manipulate a tape device |
tar | Archiving/backup utility |
tboot | Describe the tertiary bootstrap |
tcdrain() | Drain output to a device |
tcflow() | Control flow on a terminal device |
tcflush() | Flush data being exchanged with a terminal |
tcgetattr() | Get terminal attributes |
tcsendbreak() | Send a break to a terminal |
tcsetattr() | Set terminal attributes |
tee | Copy input to multiple output streams |
telldir() | Return the current position within a directory stream |
tempnam() | Generate a unique name for a temporary file |
TERM | Name the default terminal type |
term | Format of compiled terminfo file |
termcap | Terminal-description language |
terminal | Technical Information |
terminfo | Terminal-description language |
termio | General terminal interface |
termio.h | Definitions used with terminal input and output |
termios | POSIX extended terminal interface |
termios.h | Definitions used with POSIX extended terminal interface |
test | Evaluate conditional expression |
tgetent() | Read termcap entry |
tgetflag() | Get termcap Boolean entry |
tgetnum() | Get termcap numeric feature |
tgetstr() | Get termcap string entry |
tgoto() | Read/interpret termcap cursor-addressing string |
tic | Compile a terminfo description |
time | Overview |
time | Time the execution of a command |
time.h | Give time-description structure |
time() | Get current system time |
timeb.h | Define timeb structure |
timeout.h | Define the timer queue |
times | Print total user and system times |
times.h | Definitions used with times() system call |
times() | Obtain process execution times |
TIMEZONE | Time zone information |
TMPDIR | Directory that holds temporary files |
tmpfile() | Create a temporary file |
tmpnam() | Generate a unique name for a temporary file |
toascii() | Convert characters to ASCII |
tolower() | Convert characters to lower case |
touch | Update modification time of a file |
toupper() | Convert characters to upper case |
tparm() | Output a parameterized string |
tputs() | Read/decode leading padding information |
tr | Translate characters |
tr | Driver to read stored error messages |
transports | Describe mail transportation systems |
trap | Execute command on receipt of signal |
trigraph | C Language |
troff | Extended text-formatting language |
true | Unconditional success |
trustme | List of trusted users |
tsort | Topological sort |
ttt | Play 3-D tic-tac-toe |
tty | Print the user's terminal name |
tty.h | Define flags used with tty processing |
ttyname() | Identify a terminal |
ttys | Describe terminal ports |
ttyslot() | Return a terminal's line number |
ttystat | Get terminal status |
ttytype | Select a default terminal type for a port |
type checking | Definition |
type promotion | Definition |
typedef | Define a new data type |
types.h | Define system-specific data types |
typeset | Set/list variables and their attributes |
typo | Detect possible typographical and spelling errors |
tzset() | Set the local time zone |
ulimit() | Get/set limits for a process |
ulimit.h | Define manifest constants used by system call ulimit() |
umask | Set the file-creation mask |
umask() | Set file-creation mask |
umount | Unmount file system |
umount() | Unmount a file system |
unalias | Remove an alias |
uname | Print information about COHERENT |
uname() | Get the name and version of COHERENT |
uncompress | Uncompress a compressed file |
unctrl.h | Define macro unctrl() |
ungetc() | Return character to input stream |
union | Multiply declare a variable |
uniq | Remove/count repeated lines in a sorted file |
unistd.h | Define constants for file-handling routines |
units | Convert measurements |
unlink() | Remove a file |
unpack | GNU utility to uncompress files |
unset | Unset an environment variable or shell function |
unsigned | Data type |
until | Execute commands repeatedly |
unzip | Un-zip a zipped archive |
upac | De-fragment a file system without sorting |
update | Update file systems periodically |
uproc.h | Definitions used with user processes |
USER | Name user's identifier |
Using COHERENT | Overview |
usleep() | Sleep briefly |
usrtime | Times each user is permitted to log in |
ustat() | Get statistics on a file system |
utime() | Change file access and modification times |
utime.h | Declare system call utime() |
utmp | File that notes login events that are active |
utmp.h | Login accounting information |
utmpname() | Manipulate a login logging file other than /etc/utmp |
utsname.h | Define utsname structure |
uuchk | Check UUCP configuation |
uucico | Communicate with a remote site |
uuconv | Convert UUCP configuration files to Taylor format |
UUCP | Unattended communication with remote systems |
uucp | Spool files for transmission to other systems |
uucpname | Set the system's UUCP name |
uudecode | Decode a binary file sent from a remote system |
uuencode | Encode a binary file for transmission |
uuinstall | Install or modify UUCP |
uulog | Read a UUCP log |
uumkdir | Create UUCP directories |
uumvlog | Archive UUCP log files |
uuname | List UUCP names of known systems |
uupick | Pick up a file uploaded from a remote system |
uurmlock | Remove UUCP lock files |
uusched | Call all systems that have jobs waiting for them |
uustat | UUCP status inquiry and control |
uuto | Send a file to a remote system |
uutouch | Touch a file to trigger UUCP poll |
uutry | Debugging script for UUCP |
uux | Execute a command on a remote system |
uuxqt | Execute commands requested by a remote system |
va_arg() | Return pointer to next argument in argument list |
va_end() | Tidy up after traversal of argument list |
va_start() | Point to beginning of argument list |
varargs.h | Declare/define routines for variable arguments |
vfprintf() | Print formatted text into stream |
vi | Clone of Berkeley-style screen editor |
vidattr() | Set the terminal's video attributes |
vidputs() | Write video attributes into a function |
view | Screen-oriented viewing utility |
virtual console | COHERENT system of multiple virtual consoles |
void | Data type |
volatile | Qualify an identifier as frequently changing |
vprintf() | Print formatted text into standard output stream |
vsh | Interactive graphical shell |
vsprintf() | Print formatted text into string |
vtkb | Non-configurable keyboard driver, virtual consoles |
vtnkb | Configurable keyboard driver, virtual consoles |
wait | Await completion of background process |
wait.h | Define wait routines |
wait() | Await completion of a child process |
waitpid() | Wait for a process to terminate |
wall | Send a message to all logged-in users |
wc | Count words, lines, and characters in text files |
welcome | Welcome a new user |
whence | List a command's type |
whereis | Locate source, binary, and manual files |
which | Locate executable files |
while | Execute commands repeatedly |
while | Introduce a loop |
who | Print who is logged in |
wildcards | Definition |
write | Converse with another user |
write() | Write to a file |
wtmp | File that records past login events |
xargs | Execute a command with many arguments |
xgcd() | Extended greatest-common-divisor function |
yacc | Parser generator |
yes | Print infinitely many responses |
zcat | Concatenate a compressed file |
zcmp | Compare compressed files |
zdiff | Compare two compressed files |
zerop() | Indicate if multi-precision integer is zero |
zforce | Force the suffix .gz onto every gzip file |
zgrep | Search compressed files for a regular expression |
zip | Zip files into a compressed archive |
zmore | Display compressed text one page at a time |
znew | Recompress .Z files to .gz files |