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authorwiz <wiz@NetBSD.org>2005-07-02 10:46:21 +0000
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-.\" $NetBSD: ching.6,v 1.3 2005/07/02 10:40:50 wiz Exp $
+.\" $NetBSD: ching.6,v 1.4 2005/07/02 10:46:21 wiz Exp $
.\"
.\" Copyright (c) Caldera International Inc. 2001-2002. All rights reserved.
.\"
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ as a source of wisdom and advice.
The text of the
.Em oracle
(as it is sometimes known) consists of sixty-four
-.Em hexagrams,
+.Em hexagrams ,
each symbolized by a particular arrangement of six straight (\-\-\-)
and broken (\-\ \-) lines. These lines have values ranging
from six through nine, with the even values indicating the broken lines.
@@ -92,20 +92,19 @@ from six through nine, with the even values indicating the broken lines.
Each hexagram consists of two major sections. The
.Sy Judgement
relates specifically to the matter at hand
-.Po e.g.,
-.Dq "It furthers one to have somewhere to go."
+.Po e.g. ,
+.Dq It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
.Pc
while the
.Sy Image
describes the general attributes of the hexagram and how they apply
to one's own life
-.Po Do Thus the superior man makes
-.No himself strong
-.No and untiring. Dc Pc
+.Pq Dq Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring.
.Pp
When any of the lines have the values six or nine, they are moving
lines; for each there is an appended judgement which becomes
-significant. Furthermore, the moving lines are inherently unstable
+significant.
+Furthermore, the moving lines are inherently unstable
and change into their opposites; a second hexagram (and thus an
additional judgement) is formed.
.Pp
@@ -118,36 +117,38 @@ Using an algorithm suggested by S. C. Johnson, the
.Ux
.Em oracle
simply reads a question from the standard input (up to an EOF) and
-hashes the individual characters in combination with the time of day,
-process id and any other magic numbers which happen to be lying around
-the system. The resulting value is used as the seed of a random
-number generator which drives a simulated coin\-toss divination. The
-answer is then piped through
+hashes the individual characters in combination with the time of
+day, process id and any other magic numbers which happen to be
+lying around the system.
+The resulting value is used as the seed of a random
+number generator which drives a simulated coin\-toss divination.
+The answer is then piped through
.Xr nroff 1
for formatting and will appear on the standard output.
.Pp
For those who wish to remain steadfast in the old traditions, the
oracle will also accept the results of a personal divination using,
-for example, coins. To do this, cast the change and then type the
+for example, coins.
+To do this, cast the change and then type the
resulting line values as an argument.
.Pp
The impatient modern may prefer to settle for Chinese cookies; try
.Xr fortune 6 .
-.Sh SEE ALSO
-It furthers one to see the great man.
.Sh DIAGNOSTICS
The great prince issues commands,
-.br
+.Pp
Founds states, vests families with fiefs.
-.br
+.Pp
Inferior people should not be employed.
+.Sh SEE ALSO
+It furthers one to see the great man.
.Sh BUGS
Waiting in the mud
-.br
+.Pp
Brings about the arrival of the enemy.
-.br
+.Pp
If one is not extremely careful,
-.br
+.Pp
Somebody may come up from behind and strike him.
-.br
+.Pp
Misfortune.