DOS-15 Assembly Parameters

This document serves as a guide for understanding and integrating the source file components of the version 3 PDP-15 Disk Operating System (DOS-15 V3A). It outlines the process for assembling binary files from these source components and incorporating them into an existing DOS-15 V3A system.

The manual includes comprehensive tables (Table 1, 2, and 3) that detail individual source files, their required versions, assembly parameters, the type of binary output (relocatable, absolute, or hardware read-in mode), and specific footnotes for installation methods. It also lists the necessary utility programs, such as MACRO-15, MACRO-11, PATCH, PIP, SGEN, and UPDATE, along with references to their respective manuals.

A significant section comprises "Explanatory Notes" which provide step-by-step instructions for installing assembled binaries, including transferring files to specific directories (e.g., , , , ), using the PATCH program for core image (SYS) files, and handling programs with conditional assembly. Special attention is given to the assembly and integration of PDP-11 programs like MACRO-11 and SPOOL into the PDP-15 system. The document also provides general information on how to obtain software newsletters, report problems, and order programs and manuals from Digital Equipment Corporation.