NAME

       gong - evaluate process performance

SYNOPSIS

       gong [-f] [-a] process-id

DESCRIPTION

       Gong is used to evaluate the performance of a process that is in execution.

       The process-id is the process number of the process whose performance is to be evaluated.  The evaluation
       is performed by a set of three ``panelist'' routines, each of which analyzes one aspect (time, space, and
       tonality)  of the performance of the process.  If any of these routines is not amused by the performance,
       the process being analyzed is sent the gong(2) signal.  In addition,  the  process-id  of  the  evaluated
       process  is  written  on the standard gong, for possible future corrective action.  (It is suggested that
       the standard gong be an audible alarm for proper effect.)  It is expected that after being gong(2)ed, the
       process will promptly commit suicide.

       The -f keyletter argument indicates that gong is to invoke flog(1) with the unmerciful  argument  if  the
       process  does  not  respond  to gong(2)ing.  In the absence of this argument, the process is continuously
       gong(2)ed, which may lead to the process becoming a deaf zombie.

       The -a keyletter argument indicates that if all three of the panelist routines  gong(2)  a  process,  the
       process should be unmercifully flog(1)ged whether or not the -f keyletter is supplied.

FILES

       /dev/ding.dong is the standard gong.

SEE ALSO

       On  the  Applicability  of Gonging to the Performance and Merit Review Process, Journal of Irreproducible
       Results, vol. 263, issue 19, pp. 253-307.

BUGS

       If the named process does not exist, it is possible that gong will attempt an evaluation of itself, which
       may lead to a condition known as compounded double ringing (see echo(1)).  Therefore, it  is  recommended
       that gong be used with extreme care.

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