On processes and interrupts

Authors:
G. W. Gerrity
Affiliations:
University of New South Wales, Duntroon, A.C.T. 2600, AUSTRALIA
Venue:
ACM SIGARCH Computer Architecture News
Year:
1981

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Abstract

The key concept of a process in a multi-program, multi-processor operating system is examined in detail to highlight areas where appropriate hardware support can yield benefits. A sketch of one architecture providing appropriate support is given in sufficient detail to illustrate its flexibility and its low time and space overhead.