TOPS-10 Operating System Commands Manual

This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for users of the TOPS-10 Timesharing Operating System on DIGITAL's KL10 and KS10 systems. Published in October 1988, it details the system's monitor commands, their formats, and usage, replacing an earlier version (AA-0916E-TB).

The document is structured into chapters covering:

• Introduction: Explains core concepts like jobs, connecting to the system, operating modes (interactive and batch), interactive levels (monitor and user), special characters for command input (e.g., CTRL/C, DELETE key), command formats, file specification, search lists, libraries, directory paths, user-definable commands, and programming the LN01 laser printer with escape and control sequences.
• System Commands: Provides detailed descriptions of commands grouped by function, including job-control, information, terminal-control, terminal-communication, file-handling, device-handling, program-preparation, program-control, network, and MIC (Monitor Interpreted Commands) commands. Each command entry includes its function, format, characteristics, and examples.

The appendices offer additional reference material, such as functional groups of commands, SWITCH.INI files, and SIXBIT/ASCII character codes. The manual is intended to help users understand and effectively use the TOPS-10 command language for various tasks, from basic job management to complex programming and system interaction.