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Evolving the Unix system interface to support multithreaded programs (1987)
| Venue: | In Proceedings of the Winter 1989 USENIX Conference |
| Citations: | 53 - 3 self |
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@TECHREPORT{Mcjones87evolvingthe,
author = {Paul R. Mcjones and Garret F. Swart},
title = {Evolving the Unix system interface to support multithreaded programs},
institution = {In Proceedings of the Winter 1989 USENIX Conference},
year = {1987}
}
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Abstract
Allowing multiple threads to execute within the same address space makes it easier to write programs that deal with related asynchronous activities and that execute faster on shared-memory multiprocessors. Supporting multiple threads places new constraints on the design of operating system interfaces. We present several guidelines for designing or redesigning interfaces for multithreaded clients. We show how these guidelines were used to design an interface to UNIX1-compatible file and process management facilities in the Topaz operating system. Two implementations of this interface are in everyday use: a native one for the Firefly multiprocessor, and a layered one running within a UNIX process. 1.
Keyphrases
unix system interface multithreaded program multiple thread native one unix1-compatible file operating system interface process management facility shared-memory multiprocessor related asynchronous activity new constraint present several guideline everyday use unix process topaz operating system multithreaded client firefly multiprocessor address space
