Abstract:Abstract.The main features of a time-sharing system for a minicomputer are outlined. An interpretive language LAX plays a central role in the system both as a base for the languages seen by the user and for implementing pal% of the system. The system is open-ended, new subsystems can be plugged in easily, and a variety of error and interrupt behavior can be obtained.
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