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4.6.1 Introduction
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The 'ms' macros are the oldest surviving package for 'roff' systems.(1)
(*note ms Introduction-Footnote-1::) While the 'man' package was
designed for brief reference documents, the 'ms' macros are also
suitable for longer works intended for printing and possible
publication.

* Menu:

* ms basic information::