The Implementation of an Operating System for a Shared Microcomputer Environment.

Abstract

An implementation of a multiuser timeshared operating system for the Sycor 440 Clustered Terminal Processing System has been described. Utilizing an 8080 microprocessor, this system provides a virtual operating environment consisting of a console device, eight floppy disk drives, and up to 32 virtual floppy disk images on a five megabyte movable-head disk. In addition a Centronix serial printer is incorporated into the system as a dedicated device for any one of up to four concurrent users. The operating system supports utility programs including an editor, assembler, and debugger which facilitate microcomputer program development at the Naval Postgraduate School. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047129

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  • Barry L. Knouse
  • Stephen J. Carro

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Transmission
  • Debugging
  • High Level Languages
  • Language
  • Microprocessors
  • Object Code
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Service Modules
  • System Software
  • Three Dimensional
  • Virtual Machines

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