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The interlisp virtual machine : study of its design and its implementation as multilisp Koomen, Johannes A.G.M.

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Abstract machine definitions have been recognized as convenient and powerful tools for enhancing software portability. One such machine, the Inter lisp Virtual Machine, is examined in this thesis. We present the Multilisp System as an implementation of the Virtual Machine and discuss some of the design criteria and difficulties encountered in mapping the Virtual Machine onto a particular environment. On the basis of our experience with Multilisp we indicate several weaknesses of the Virtual Machine which impair its adequacy as a basis for a portable Interlisp System.

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Title
The interlisp virtual machine : study of its design and its implementation as multilisp
Creator
Koomen, Johannes A.G.M.
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Date Issued
1980
Description
Abstract machine definitions have been recognized as convenient and powerful tools for enhancing software portability. One such machine, the Inter lisp Virtual Machine, is examined in this thesis. We present the Multilisp System as an implementation of the Virtual Machine and discuss some of the design criteria and difficulties encountered in mapping the Virtual Machine onto a particular environment. On the basis of our experience with Multilisp we indicate several weaknesses of the Virtual Machine which impair its adequacy as a basis for a portable Interlisp System.
Genre
Thesis/Dissertation
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2010-03-19
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
DOI
10.14288/1.0051801
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/22148
Degree
Master of Science - MSc
Program
Computer Science
Affiliation
Science, Faculty of; Computer Science, Department of
Degree Grantor
University of British Columbia
Campus
UBCV
Scholarly Level
Graduate
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