Hints for Computer System Design
- Butler Lampson
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ACM Operating Systems Rev. 15, 5 (Oct. 1983). A slightly revised version was reprinted in IEEE Software 1, 1 (Jan. 1984), pp 11-28
ACM SigOps Hall of Fame award 2005. A classic study of experience building large systems, distilled into a cookbook of wisdom for the operating systems researcher. As time has passed, the value of these hints has only grown and the range of systems to which they apply enlarged.
Download BibTexStudying the design and implementation of a number of computer has led to some general hints for system design. They are described here and illustrated by many examples, ranging from hardware such as the Alto and the Dorado to application programs such as Bravo and Star.
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