Arachne User Guide. Version 1.2.

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Abstract:

Arachne is a multi-computer operating system running on a network of LSI-11 computers at the University of Wisconsin. This document describes Arachne from the viewpoint of a user or a writer of user-level programs. All system service calls and library routines are described in detail. In addition, the command-line interpreter and terminal input conventions are discussed. Companion reports describe the purpose and concepts underlying the Arachne project and give detailed accounts of the Arachne utility kernel and utility processes. Author

Author(s):
Finkel, Raphael ; Solomon, Marvin ; Tischler, Ron
Author Organization(s):
WISCONSIN UNIV-MADISON MATHEMATICS RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Technical summary rept.,
Pagination:
0059

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MRC-TSR-2066
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAG29-75-C-0024, DAAG29-80-C-0041
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, *DISTRIBUTION, *COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INPUT OUTPUT PROCESSING, USER NEEDS, MICROCOMPUTERS, MAN COMPUTER INTERFACE, INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems
Keyword(s):
*Distributed data processing, *Operating systems(Computers), ARACHNE computer program, ROSCOE computer program
Report Date:
1980 Apr 01