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Considerations In The Design Of A Network Of Minicomputers, Hardy J. Pottinger
Considerations In The Design Of A Network Of Minicomputers, Hardy J. Pottinger
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"The advantages of a network consisting of a number of minicomputers coupled to a large time shared computer are described. This type of network is very useful in the areas of data acquisition, real time control of experiments, and front-end processing for computer graphics.
Problems associated with the development of a network of this type, various possible solutions, and the trade-offs involved are presented. These problems are classified into two categories: the interface between the network and the central computing facility, and the interface between the remote sites and the rest of the network.
The design constraints, rationale, and implementation …