This distribution kit contains the RSX-11M/M-Plus network 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 ____ network's master node. 3. TIMSND, the server, must be installed on the network ____ master node. 4. TIMSND must be made known to the network as a DECnet ____ 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 - __ _______ ____ 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