Open AccessThe Significance of Microprogramming
Author(s) -
Robert F. Rosin
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
daimi pb
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2245-9316
pISSN - 0105-8517
DOI - 10.7146/dpb.v2i16.6435
Subject(s) - microcode , interpretation (philosophy) , computer science , architecture , programming language , history , operating system , archaeology
Three phenomena are considered first in the paper: the evolution of microprogramming, the use of interpretation, and the practice of computer architecture. In the latter instance the idea of ''reasonability'' is introduced with respect to machines. Based on these phenomena, five possible meanings of ''microprogramming'' are introduced and either totally or partially rejected before a new definition is finally put forth. To appear in the Proceedings of the International Computing Symposium (Davos, September 1973).