THE JOSS PRIMER,

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Abstract:

Introduction to JOSS, RANDs time-shared computing system, for the beginning user with examples illustrating the systems basic elements, which can easily be learned without programming experience. Seated at a mobile console connected to a computer via telephone lines, the Primer reader follows the instructions step by step, duplicating examples, trying variations, and observing results. He types commands in imperative English sentences, instructing JOSS to perform procedures in arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, and logic. JOSS responds with answers in user-prescribed formats and with error messages that help the user correct errors and resume processing. To extend the beginners knowledge of JOSS, the Primer concludes with lists of JOSS commands and functions and suggested reading in the JOSS literature. Author

Author(s):
Marks, S. L. ; Armerding, G. W.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Pagination:
0045

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RM-5220-PR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-67-C-0045
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*COMPUTERS, *DATA PROCESSING), (*INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES, *COMPUTER OPERATORS), TIME SHARING, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, INTERACTIONS, TYPEWRITERS, TRAINING, INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems
Report Date:
1967 Aug 01