Pdp-8 Maindec Index

This document serves as an index for the latest diagnostic programs for various PDP-8 computer systems, including the PDP-8E, PDP-8I, PDP-8L, PDP-8S, and others. Published by Digital Equipment Corporation in August 1977, the index categorizes diagnostic software by application areas such as Processor, Memory, Card Readers, Terminals, Magnetic Tape, Disk, and system exercises.

For each listed diagnostic, the index provides technical details including:

• Designation: The specific code for the diagnostic.
• Rev/MCO: The revision level of the program and its latest MCO revision.
• Effective Date: The date of the program.
• Options Tested: Specific hardware options checked by the diagnostic.
• CPU/Memory/Modes: Information on the required processor, memory size, and operational modes (e.g., Exec Mode, Kernel Mode, Stand Alone) needed to load and execute the program.

The document also outlines the support and distribution policies for these diagnostic tools and provides contact information for further inquiries via the company's Release Engineering department.