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PTYCON.DOC -- Changes from V4(5) to V5(7)
October 1981
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PTY5.DOC Page 2
PTYCON.DOC -- Changes from V4(5) to V5(7)
October 1981
1.0 SUMMARY
PTYCON is a pseudo-teletype (PTY) controller. It allows a user
multiple job control from a single terminal. PTYCON provides the
means to converse with a number of subjobs and to control the manner
and times when output is received from the subjobs.
PTYCON version 5(7) runs on all releases of TOPS-20.
PTYCON does not depend on any other software during its execution.
PTYCON is documented in the TOPS-20 User's Guide, and in the TOPS-20
Operator's Guide.
2.0 EXTERNAL CHANGES
A new command, "SAVE (input to file)" has been implemented for version
5.
3.0 KNOWN BUGS AND DEFICIENCIES
None.
4.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Files Needed to Run PTYCON
PTYCON consists of one file, PTYCON.EXE.
4.2 Instructions for Loading and Installing PTYCON
Mount the tape labeled Installation Tape on MTA0: and type the
following commands:
SKIP MTA0:5 FILES
R DUMPER
TAPE MAT0:
REWIND
DENSITY 1600-BPI
SKIP 1
RESTORE <*>PTYCON.EXE (TO) SYS:*.*.-1
REWIND
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4.3 Files Needed to Build PTYCON
PTYCON is built from the following file:
PTYCON.MAC
In addition, the following files must be in SYS:
MACREL.REL
MACSYM.UNV
MONSYM.UNV
4.4 Instructions for Building PTYCON
Mount the tape labeled Distribution Tape on MTA0: and type the
following commands:
R DUMPER
TAPE MTA0:
REWIND
DENSITY 1600-BPI
SKIP 1
RESTORE <*>*.*.* (TO) <self>*.*.*
REWIND
^C
SUBMIT PTYCON.CTL/TIME/UNIQ:0/RESET
4.5 Special Considerations
None.
5.0 INTERNAL CHANGES
There are no changes to PTYCON for Release 5.
6.0 SUGGESTIONS
None.
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