The origin of the VM/370 time-sharing system

  • Authors:
  • R. J. Creasy

  • Affiliations:
  • IBM Scientific Center, Palo Alto, California

  • Venue:
  • IBM Journal of Research and Development
  • Year:
  • 1981

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Abstract

VM/370 is an operating system which provides its multiple users with seemingly separate and independent IBM System/ 370 computing systems. These virtual machines are simulated using IBM System/370 hardware and have its same architecture. In addition, VM/370 provides a single-user interactive system for personal computing and a computer network system for information interchange among interconnected machines. VM/370 evolved from an experimental operating system designed and built over fifteen years ago. This paper reviews the historical environment, design influences, and goals which shaped the original system.