Recoding GCSNAST for the VAX 11/780.
Abstract
The object of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer programming setting in which a wide variety of computer hardware exist. Such a setting, of course, is in no way unusual, to the contrary, it may in fact represent the norm. But because the criteria used generally to select hardware include a host of factors other than machine performance, environments such as that described above will continue to exist as long as there remains a variety of hardware in the marketplace. This project was intended as an experiment in making the most of that variety within the context of an organization which engages in research/production activities. Project activities were conducted on a minicomputer (DEC VAX 11/780) and a variety of microcomputers. Equipment was selected and environments were structured to resolve the following issues: 1) whether the acquisition of a software-specific microcomputer rather than a general-purpose one can be cost-effective; 2) whether a network of microcomputers can provide a program production environment alternative to the minicomputer; 3) whether a useful alternative microcomputer programming environment can be embedded within a minicomputer; and 4) whether microcomputers on the low end of the price range could provide an adequate programming environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 09, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA193671
Entities
People
- Arthur M. Jones
Organizations
- Morehouse College