UNTCX

Section: User Commands (1)
Updated: 19 March 1993
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NAME

untcx - Uncompress or execute tcx executables

SYNOPSIS

untcx [-x | -u] filename [args]

DESCRIPTION

Untcx performs three functions. Firstly used as listed above, it will uncompress an executable compressed with tcx(1), if such compression is no longer desired. If the -x option is specified, this will force untcx to execute filename, with args as command line arguments.

If the -u option is given, this forces untcx into plain decompression of filename. Note, that while this is the default mode of operation for users other than root, it is required if the invoking user is root.

Secondly it is the tool which performs and transparant uncompression and execution of executables compressed with tcx(1). This mode of operation is never directly seen by the user (otherwise it wouldn't be transparent would it!).

Thirdly it invokes itself in a daemon mode which will keep track of all executables operating withing the tcx system, to allow for transparent recompression of executables that have been uncompressed in the process of being invoked. This mode of operation is also transparent to the user.

BUGS

Untcx is still in beta test stage, so there are bound to be some. Please report any bugs or "patch"-style bug fixes (or new system ports) or even just suggested improvements, via email to slf@cs.mu.OZ.AU

AUTHOR

Stewart Forster, University Of Melbourne, 1993

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