Presented in this thesis is the design and implementation of a fast, compact, and flexible multi-tasking operating system. This system is designed for use in small computers which must deliver real-time performance in extremely constrained environments. The operating system is implemented in the "C" language to allow portability between different computers systems. A number of useful features are provided which support dynamic task management, message passing, a hierarchial file system, device drivers, and a command line interpreter. Modularized construction enables the user to prune unnecessary system features for specific applications. Presently, the system is operational on a personal computer which is also used for system development. This serves as a realistic environment for testing system response to real-time events.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/276589 |
| Date | January 1987 |
| Creators | Brinkmeyer, Jay Charles, 1960- |
| Contributors | Williams, Ted L. |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Thesis-Reproduction (electronic) |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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