This distribution kit contains the RSX-11M/M-Plus network
time coordination task source files. This update removes a
previous restriction causing the time receiver task to run only
under RSX-11M V4.0 or RSX-11M-Plus V2.0 (or later) systems.

To build the tasks, copy the distribution files into a
chosen UIC and invoke the build command file, TIMGEN. The
command file is reasonably intelligent, UIC-independent, and
should be able to build the tasks with no intervention. If this
is not the case (as may be true under old versions of RSX), it
may be necessary to run the command file with the /-MC switch and
build the task manually from the produced build command files.

Note the following:

1. To use TIMREC on a requesting node, you need only RUN
TIMREC. It emits appropriate status if something goes
wrong.

2. The master node name in TIMREC is defined as NETTIM. An
alias for NETTIM must be defined to reflect your
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network's master node.

3. TIMSND, the server, must be installed on the network
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master node.

4. TIMSND must be made known to the network as a DECnet
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object - see the source file for the command line.

5. This is SEMI-SUPPORTED, EXPERIMENTAL and PRIVILEGED
software.


If the TIMREC code is examined, a comment will be noted
regarding self-rescheduling. This was not deemed desirable on
the source system and hence was not included. Please do not
contact the author regarding this.

Suggestions and corrections are welcome - in writing only -
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at the address below. Phone calls and in-person visits will be
politely refused.




Bruce R. Mitchell
Machine Intelligence and Industrial Magic
PO Box 601
Hudson, Wisconsin
54016