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Development of systems software for the Ferut computer at the University of Toronto, 1952 to 1955.

Authors :
Patterson Hume, J. N.
Source :
IEEE Annals of the History of Computing; Summer94, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p13, 7p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Describes attempts of University of Toronto at automatic programming using a developed operating system. Experiences on Ferut; Basics of new operating system; Development of non-interpretive debugging program, PrintCheck; Difficulties in programming; Details of Transcode system; Early attempts at automatic coding; Author's experiences with Ferut, Transcode and Fortran.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10586180
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Annals of the History of Computing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9412282889
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/85.279227