Unix-based system runs real-time applications
R.K. Blackett · Mini-micro Systems · 1983
The frequent interrupts and data transfers associated with many real-time applications can place too large a burden on multi-user, minicomputer-based systems. In addition, popular multi-user operating systems such as Unix often lack the process-scheduling and memory- and disk-management features required for such applications. A new multi-user system from Masscomp keeps up with both real-time and general processing tasks through three independent processors. The MC-500 also runs on enhanced Unix supporting real-time-oriented features.