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Multiprocessor minicomputer designed for UNIX

C. Myers, G. Munsey

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A multiuser minicomputer designed specifically for the UNIX operating system and incorporating industry standard design elements is described. The architecture's purpose is to optimise UNIX by exploiting its strengths and designing around operating system characteristics which hinder performance in multiprocessing environments.

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Key concepts: Minicomputer, Unix, Unix architecture, Operating system, Computer science, Multiprocessing, Unix filesystem, Embedded system