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          monitor  files.   Note  that  this  version  of  the  monitor was
          upgraded with the release of RSX-11M V4.1 and M-Plus V2.1.

               This distribution corrects bugs in the  version  distributed
          in  the  Multi-Tasker and corrects the deficiency which prevented
          the monitor from logging out its own TI:  .  The problem  of  the
          monitor logging out terminals remoted to other systems via DECnet
          RMT/RMTACP has also been corrected - but only works  on  the  new
          versions  of  RSX,  as it requires the GCII$ directive.  Problems
          with the monitor refusing to log out the last logged-in  terminal
          on the system have also been finally eliminated.

               This version introduces time limiting.  This means that  the
          monitor may be built to run only during time periods specified at
          generation time.  This may be useful to sites which do  not  wish
          to log idle terminals out during normal working hours.

               To build the monitor, log in on  a  privileged  account  and
          copy  the distribution files into a chosen UIC.  Invoke the build
          command  file,  USERGEN.   This  command   file   is   reasonably
          intelligent, UIC-independent, and is usually able to build a task
          without intervention.  If  this  is  not  the  case,  it  may  be
          necessary  to run the command file with the /-MC switch and build
          manually from the produced build command files.

               Users of RSX-11M V3.2 / M-Plus V1.0 systems or earlier, take
          note.   The build command file uses some features released in the
          M V4.0 / M-Plus V2.0 Indirect which may not be available on older
          versions  of  RSX.   This  means  there may be difficulties which
          require manual intervention.

               Please direct any inquiries, suggestions, etc.  - IN WRITING
          ONLY  -  to the author at the following address.  Phone calls and
          in-person visits will be politely rejected.


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