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          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

