Processor multiplexing in a layered operating system:

This thesis presents a simply structured design for the implementation of processes in a kernel-structured operating system. The design provides a minimal mechanism for the support of two distinct classes of processes found in the computer system -- those which are part of the kernel operating syste...

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Main Author: Reed, David P. (Author)
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Mass. Mass. Inst. of Technology, Laboratory for Computer Science 1976
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Summary:This thesis presents a simply structured design for the implementation of processes in a kernel-structured operating system. The design provides a minimal mechanism for the support of two distinct classes of processes found in the computer system -- those which are part of the kernel operating system itself, and those used to execute user-specified computations. The design is broken down into two levels, one which implements a fixed number of virtual processors, which are then used to run kernel processes, and are multiplexed to provide processes for user computations. Eventcount primitives are provided, in order to provide a simple unified interprocess control communication mechanism. The design is intended to be used in the creation of a secure kernel for the Multics operating system. (Author).
Physical Description:207 S.

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