Beyond multiprocessing: Multithreading the SunOS kernel (1992)
| Venue: | In USENIX |
| Citations: | 28 - 0 self |
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@INPROCEEDINGS{Eykholt92beyondmultiprocessing:,
author = {J. R. Eykholt and S. R. Kleiman and S. Barton and R. Faulkner and A. Shivalingiah and M. Smith and D. Stein and J. Voll and M. Weeks and D. Williams Sunsoft},
title = {Beyond multiprocessing: Multithreading the SunOS kernel},
booktitle = {In USENIX},
year = {1992},
pages = {11--18}
}
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Abstract
Preparing the SunOS/SVR4 kernel for today’s challenges: symmetric multiprocessing, multi-threaded applications, real-time, and multimedia, led to the incorporation of several innovative techniques. In particular, the kernel was re-structured around threads. Threads are used for most asynchronous processing, including interrupts. The resulting kernel is fully preemptible and capable of real-time response. The combination provides a robust base for highly concurrent, responsive operation.
