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> Hi,
> 
> My question might seem basic. Nevertheless I didn't find the answer on
> the net. Excuse me in case I did look seriously enough, which might
> afterall, be the case.
> 
> The files under the /boot directory on FreeBSD : beastie.4th and the
> included ones screen.4th and frames.4th are obviously written in a
> certain scripting language.
> 
> What is this language ?
> Can I get a turorial for this scripting language ?
> Or even a reference manual ?

I believe the language is Forth.   It is a fairly esotheric language
that is used because it has a very small footprint and is still
quite flexible.   I don't know about tutorials, but I have seen 
an occasional book on it.  I had one and actually installed Forth
on a machine and tried to learn it once, several years ago but the 
rewards/effort ratio got to me and I haven't gone back to it.

////jerry

> 
> Any URL or suggestion would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Michel
>