Os/78

This document serves as the user's manual for the OS/78 V3 operating system, designed for the DECstation 78/88 minicomputers. It provides background information for getting the system running and offers detailed descriptions of OS/78 commands, the OS/78 Editor, the PAL8 assembly language, and the high-level programming languages BASIC and FORTRAN IV.

Key areas covered include:

• System Introduction: An overview of the DECstation 78/88 hardware components and the OS/78 software environment.
• Getting Started: Step-by-step procedures for starting the system, handling diskettes/cartridges, and creating backup copies of the OS/78 software.
• Terminal and Command Operation: Information on using the console terminal, standard command formats, utilizing defaults, wildcard characters for file manipulation, and indirect command files.
• Command Reference: A comprehensive list of system commands (such as COPY, DELETE, DIRECT, EDIT, etc.), their formats, options, and error messages.
• The Symbolic Editor: Detailed instructions on using the Editor to create and modify ASCII text files, including operating modes, input/output commands, editing commands, and search functions.