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.