UNIX time-sharing system: RBCS/RCMAS — converting to the MERT operating system

Abstract

The paper presents a case history in applying the MERT executive to a large software project based on the UNIX∗ system. The work illustrates some of the basic architectural differences between the MERT and UNIX systems as well as the problems of portability. Emphasis is on matters pertaining to software engineering and administration as they affect development and support of a manufactured product.