---
name: "c"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "asr-manpages"
version: "1.2-3"
release: "Debian 2.2 (Potato)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/c"
---

# c(1)

genericised soft drink generator (ie coffee, coke etc)

## 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)](/n/1.md), 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)](/n/1.md)

## AUTHOR

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