Peter J. Denning
Pages 629-631
System R, an experimental database system, was constructed to demonstrate that the usability advantages of the relational data model can be realized in a system with the complete function and high performance required for everyday …
Donald D. Chamberlin, Morton M. Astrahan, Michael W. Blasgen, James N. Gray, W. Frank King, Bruce G. Lindsay, Raymond Lorie, James W. Mehl, Thomas G. Price, Franco Putzolu, Patricia Griffiths Selinger, Mario Schkolnick, Donald R. Slutz, Irving L. Traiger,
Pages 632-646
Peter Wegner
Pages 647-678
A study of Computer Information Systems and Management (CISM) is described and selected results relating to changes in organizational structure in eight organizations are presented. In five of the organizations
no changes inper …
Daniel Robey
Pages 679-687
A method for reducing semaphore and ready-list contention in multiprocessor operating systems is described. Its correctness is established. Its performance is compared with conventional implementations. A ready list implemented …
Peter J. Denning, T. Don Dennis, Jeffrey A. Brumfield
Pages 687-699
The STRUM system was created to apply software engineering techniques to microprogramming. It provides the tools that allow the microprogrammer to use high level language, structured programming, and formal program verification …
David A. Patterson
Pages 699-709
Pages 718-719