Multiple consoles
Dennis W. Andrews, Ronald A. Radice · 1970
The intent of this paper is to discuss the development of multiple consoles which on the surface appears to be a simple and straightforward concept. This concept, however, should not be considered an ending in itself, it should be viewed as a basis from which a communication network can grow. Justification for more than one console is supported to show that multiple-consoles are necessary components in most if not all large systems. Beyond the basic and obvious requirements of a multiple console environment lie many different philosophies concerning the utilization of consoles, some of which are explored in this paper.