| 释义 |
Multics, n. Computing.|ˈmʌltɪks|
[Acronym of multiplexed information and computing service.]
A proprietary name for a multi-user operating system designed for use with mainframe computers. Cf. *Unix n.
1965Corbató & Vyssotsky in AFIPS Conf. Proc. XXVII. i. 185/1 Multics..is a comprehensive, general-purpose programming system which is being developed as a research project. The initial Multics system will be implemented on the GE645 computer. 1981Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 2 June tm40/1 MULTICS for data processing systems, consisting of for example, central processors, peripherals, memories, controllers, front end processors and terminals; associated communications equipment. 1981Trade Marks Jrnl. 2 Dec. 2576/2 Multics... Computers for use in data processing; electronic apparatus and instruments, all for the input, output and processing of data; computer programmes; and parts and fittings. 1984[see *Unix n.]. |