Software Updating Package (SOUP) Programmer's Reference Manual

The Software Updating Package (SOUP) is a set of programs designed for the PDP-10 computer system to facilitate the updating of system source files. By using SOUP, users can apply small files containing only the necessary changes (the 'correction file') to their existing system files, rather than replacing the entire routine.

This manual covers the three main programs included in SOUP: * CAM: Compares files and merges correction files. * COMP10: An enlarged version of the comparison tool for significantly different files. * FED (Final Edit): Applies the changes from a correction file to the base files.

The manual details command conventions, the format of correction files, and provides examples of how to perform updates, including conflict resolution and multi-file processing.