Minicomputers
Published on 12. May 2014
118 pages
978-1-4831-9223-9 (ISBN)
Description
Minicomputers illustrate some of the potential pitfalls and benefits that can be gained if a minicomputer system is chosen wisely. This book is divided into five chapters-introduction, software, programming, selecting the minicomputer system, and applications. This text specifically discusses the advantages of the minicomputer, peripheral devices for minicomputer systems, arithmetical software, and operating systems. The nature of programming language, typical minicomputer assembly language functions, and feasibility study are also elaborated. This monograph likewise covers the preparation of tender, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) applications, and unusual applications of minicomputers. This publication is beneficial to all potential users such as scientists, research workers, process control engineers, and business managers, including educationalists concerned with computer education.
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1 Introduction to Minicomputers Advantages of the Minicomputer History Current Uses Factors Resulting in Low Cost Store (Memory) The Central Processor Peripheral Devices for Minicomputer Systems Terminals Visual Display Unit (VDU) Environmental Requirements2 Software Operating Systems Emulators, Loaders and Other Systems Utilities Engineering Diagnostic Software Arithmetical Software Program Development ('debugging') Software Compilers and Assemblers Applications Software3 Programming First Stages in Designing a Program The Nature of Programming Language Machine Code and Assembly Language Typical Minicomputer Assembly Language Functions Minicomputer Assembly Language Addressing High-level Languages and the Minicomputer Languages for Real-Time Processing Program Development4 Selecting the Minicomputer System The Feasability Study Use of Consultants Preparation of Tender Evaluation of Manufacturers5 Applications Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Applications Process Control Numerical Control fo Machine Tools Laboratory and Research Applications Patient Monitoring System The Minicomputer and Data Communications Minicomputers in Education Unusual Applications of Minicomputers Large Mainframe Monitoring Fire Services ApplicationsIndex
