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{{Infobox OS | {{Infobox OS | ||
| name = TOPS-20 | | name = TOPS-20 | ||
+ | | creator = [[DEC]] | ||
+ | | year introduced = 1976 | ||
+ | | type = Multi-tasking, multi-user, virtual memory | ||
| architecture = [[PDP-10]] | | architecture = [[PDP-10]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | '''TOPS-20''' is an operating system for the [[PDP-10]]. | + | |
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+ | '''TOPS-20''' is an [[operating system]] for the [[PDP-10]], [[DECSYSTEM-20]]. It was descended from [[TENEX]], an operating system for a modified version of the earlier [[KA10]] PDP-10; hence its nickname of '''TWENEX'''. | ||
==Basic Use== | ==Basic Use== | ||
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==Networking== | ==Networking== | ||
− | TOPS-20 can work with DECnet and with TCP/IP. | + | TOPS-20 can work with [[DECnet]] and with [[TCP/IP]]. It was a popular machine on the [[Internet]] during its early days (1980s). |
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+ | MIT added support for [[Chaosnet|Chaos]]. | ||
==Devices== | ==Devices== | ||
− | ==... | + | == How to get this running == |
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+ | TOPS-20 can run under emulation in [[SIMH]], [[KLH10]], and [[kx10]]. | ||
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+ | *[[Running TOPS-20 V4.1 under SIMH]] | ||
+ | *[https://www.sky-visions.com/dec/tops20.shtml Running TOPS-20 V3A and V7.1 under SIMH] | ||
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+ | ==External links== | ||
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+ | * [https://opost.com/tenex/ TECO, TENEX, and TOPS-20 Papers] - from Dan Murphy, includes assorted memorabilia such as images | ||
+ | ** [https://opost.com/tenex/hbook.html Origins and Development of TOPS-20] | ||
+ | * [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7057591 TENEX and TOPS-20] - recent update of the above | ||
+ | * Phil Budne's [https://www.ultimate.com/phil/pdp10/tops-20 TOPS-20 Evolution] | ||
+ | * [https://www.inwap.com/pdp10/tops-history.txt The History of TOPS, or Life in the Fast AC's] | ||
− | [[Category:DEC Operating Systems]] | + | [[Category: PDP-10 Operating Systems]] |
+ | [[Category: DEC Operating Systems]] |
Latest revision as of 18:30, 28 June 2024
TOPS-20 | |
Type: | Multi-tasking, multi-user, virtual memory |
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Creator: | DEC |
Architecture: | PDP-10 |
Date Released: | 1976 |
TOPS-20 is an operating system for the PDP-10, DECSYSTEM-20. It was descended from TENEX, an operating system for a modified version of the earlier KA10 PDP-10; hence its nickname of TWENEX.
Basic Use
Networking
TOPS-20 can work with DECnet and with TCP/IP. It was a popular machine on the Internet during its early days (1980s).
MIT added support for Chaos.
Devices
How to get this running
TOPS-20 can run under emulation in SIMH, KLH10, and kx10.
External links
- TECO, TENEX, and TOPS-20 Papers - from Dan Murphy, includes assorted memorabilia such as images
- TENEX and TOPS-20 - recent update of the above
- Phil Budne's TOPS-20 Evolution
- The History of TOPS, or Life in the Fast AC's