RSTS/E

RSTS/E (Resource Sharing Time Sharing/Extended) is a time-sharing operating system developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the 1970s. It was designed to run on DEC's PDP-11 minicomputers and was widely used in educational and research institutions.

History

RSTS/E was first released in 1970 as an extension of the earlier RSTS operating system. It provided a multi-user environment, allowing multiple users to simultaneously access and share system resources. RSTS/E quickly gained popularity due to its ease of use and powerful features.

Features

RSTS/E offered a range of features that made it a popular choice among users. It provided a command-driven interface, allowing users to interact with the system through a series of commands. The system supported a variety of programming languages, including BASIC, FORTRAN, and COBOL, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

One notable feature of RSTS/E was its support for virtual memory. This allowed the system to efficiently manage memory resources and provide each user with a separate address space. It also supported file sharing, allowing users to access and modify files simultaneously.

RSTS/E falls under the category of operating systems. This category includes various types of operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. Categorizing articles helps organize information and makes it easier for readers to find related topics.

Impact

RSTS/E had a significant impact on the computing industry, particularly in the educational and research sectors. Its user-friendly interface and support for multiple programming languages made it accessible to a wide range of users. Many educational institutions adopted RSTS/E as their primary operating system, providing students and researchers with a powerful platform for learning and experimentation.

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RSTS/E

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Initial release	1970
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Legacy

RSTS/E remained in use for several decades, with many institutions continuing to rely on it for their computing needs. However, as technology advanced and more modern operating systems emerged, RSTS/E gradually lost its prominence. Today, it is considered a legacy system, with most organizations having migrated to more modern platforms.

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