Real-time operating system needs

Abstract

When attempting to standardize real-time features for computer languages, one quickly runs up against the large differences between the operating systems under which the processes will run. One is then left with the choice of doing only part of the job or attempting to cope with the differences at the compiler implementation level. The latter approach leaves something to be desired in efficiency and denies access to some desirable features that are only available within the operating system.

In this paper the needs of real-time systems are discussed and attempts are made to establish the need for standards for real-time operating systems.