Getting Started with Batch

This document, dated August 1978, provides comprehensive instructions for users to run batch jobs on a DECsystem-10 running TOPS-10 Version 6.03A with GALAXY Version 3. It covers the creation of control files, methods for submitting jobs from both terminals and card decks, and instructions for interpreting output and error messages. The manual includes specific guidance on using Batch commands, defining error recovery procedures, and utilizing control cards like $JOB, $PASSWORD, and $DATA. Additionally, it offers examples for common tasks across various programming languages including ALGOL, FORTRAN, COBOL, and BASIC.