From 323797ae07ccaae5d6e60685e0e1307fabfa551d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: wiz Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 10:46:21 +0000 Subject: Sort sections. Use mdoc macros. Reformat. --- ching/ching/ching.6 | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) (limited to 'ching') diff --git a/ching/ching/ching.6 b/ching/ching/ching.6 index 8ef28457..9a89268c 100644 --- a/ching/ching/ching.6 +++ b/ching/ching/ching.6 @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -.\" $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. -- cgit v1.2.3-56-ge451