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A monitor for small computers
Author(s) -
Thorelli LarsErik
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
software: practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1097-024X
pISSN - 0038-0644
DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380080408
Subject(s) - computer science , queue , synchronization (alternating current) , process (computing) , distributed computing , stack (abstract data type) , real time computing , basis (linear algebra) , parallel computing , operating system , computer network , channel (broadcasting) , geometry , mathematics
A monitor suitable for small computers is described. It implements processes and synchronization primitives. A time queue mechanism with the possibility of time‐limited waiting for signals is also provided. Processes have fixed priorities determining allocation of processor time. The monitor allows dynamic creation and deletion of processes. Each process has a local data area and access to the registers of the processor and a global stack on a temporary basis.