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NAME

       c - genericised soft drink generator (ie coffee, coke etc)


SYNOPSIS

       c [-s[number]] [-m[type]] [-e] [-i] [-T] [-S amount] [--other=drink]


DESCRIPTION

       This manual page documents the  GNU  version  of c.  c is a genericised
       soft  drinks  engine  designed to provide a stream of  the  desired
       beverage on the standard output.    By  default, c makes coffee,
       white, no sugar.  This is  a   historical  choice based on the authors
       preferences.  This behaviour is controlled  by the options,  and a wide
       range  of other drinks  are possible.  Please  note that  not all
       combinations make sense,  in taste terms, but that parsing by c extends
       only to syntax. Experiment at your own risk.


OPTIONS

       -s[number]
              Specifies the  number of sugars  desired.  If  this option is
              omitted, none will be included.

              Excessively large values will  result in unpleasant side
              effects,  including  rotting  teeth and excess weight.

              If this option is specified with no parameter, the default is
              one.

       -m[type]
              Determines  whether milk will  be used or not.  The default
              corresponds to the specification 'cold'.  cold - Normal, cold
              milk

              hot Normal, hot milk

              frth Frothed milk (see -e option for cappucino)

              none No milk. Recommended for those who have a deadline.

              goat Use your imagination.

       -e     Espresso  option.  High  pressure  steam  is forced through fine
              ground dark beans for a stronger brew; careful  use of the -S
              option  is advised to avoid shaky hands and heart palpitations
              (see BUGS).

       -i     Iced coffee. Self explanatory really...

       -T     Turkish coffee.  The only  type of  coffee that  is boiled
              deliberately.  -s2  or more  recommended  to avoid grimaces.

       -S[amount]
              Size  of the virtual 'mug'  to be filled. The scale used is
              fairly  arbitrary,  but should cover  most cases...  1
              thimbleful

              2 espresso cup

              3 cafe-style coffee cup

              4 office mug

              5 sysadmin mug

              6 bucket

              Use of -S 6 is contraindicated  for use with  n(1), due to
              possible  damage  to t he  nasal  membranes,  and risk  of
              drowning.  The default is 4; unless a beta version of  the OS is
              installed, when the default is 5.  If the beta is of Digital
              UNIX, 6 is the default; you'll need it.

       --other=drink
              Specify  a drink other  than coffee.  Use  of other options  is
              not  recommended;  the  behaviour  is unspecified!


BUGS

       Caffeine overdose can result by inadvised combinations  of options (ie
       -e  and large  values for -S).  If you  suffer >from   increased  heart
       rate,  visual disturbance,  shaking hands,  shortness  of  breath,  it
       is  suggested  that you discontinue  use.   A -d (decaf) option  was
       included  in previous versions,  but was  removed  after  a  threatened
       litigation  arising  from an  unfortunate  practical  joke involving
       misuse.


SEE ALSO

       n(1)


AUTHOR

       Nick Williams, New College, Oxford University.  nickw@iname.com.

GNU Drink Utilities              May 27, 1997                             C(1)

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