ULTRIX Reference Pages Section 1: Commands M - Z

This document is the "Reference Pages Section 1: Commands M - Z" of the ULTRIX Reference Pages manual, dated June 1990 and applicable to ULTRIX Version 4.0 or higher. It describes commands available to users on both RISC and VAX platforms.

Key aspects of the document:

• Scope: This specific manual covers commands alphabetically from M to Z. It is the second of two binders for "Section 1: Commands" within the larger ULTRIX Reference Pages.

• Comprehensive Manual Structure (as described within): The full ULTRIX Reference Pages are organized into eight sections:

  1. Commands (A-L and M-Z)
  2. System Calls
  3. Routines
  4. Special Files
  5. File Formats
  6. Games (detailed in a separate "Unsupported Software" document)
  7. Macro Packages and Conventions
  8. Maintenance

• Platform Specificity: Reference pages apply to both RISC and VAX platforms unless explicitly labeled "RISC" or "VAX" beside the title. If functionality differs, separate pages are provided.

• Entry Format: Each command's reference page follows a standard format including:

  • Name: The command's name and a short description.
  • Syntax: How to invoke the command.
  • Description: Detailed explanation of the command's features and usage.
  • Options: Available command-line options and their effects.
  • Restrictions: Limitations or specific usage conditions.
  • Examples: Demonstrations of the command's use.
  • Return Values, Diagnostics, Files, Environment, and See Also: Additional technical information and cross-references to related pages or documents.

• Conventions: The document uses specific typographical conventions for prompts, user input, system output, literal strings, variables, optional items, and choices.

• Online Access: It notes that ULTRIX reference pages are available online via the man command, with examples provided for common usage.