AEDIT-86eomDWKI Summary

AEDIT-86 User's Guide

Abort

A

Returns to operating system; all

 

 

changes are lost.

 

Exit

E

Returns to operating system; the

 

 

file is updated.

 

Init

I

Restarts editing; initializes new

 

 

file without returning to operating

 

 

system.

 

 

Update

U

Updates file without returning to

 

 

operating system.

 

Write

W

Writes file to the output file

 

 

specified without returning to

 

 

operating system.

 

REPLACE

[count] R

Searches forward for target string;

 

 

replaces it with new string if

 

 

found.

 

 

?REPLACE

[count] ?

Conditional REPlACE command.

SET

S

Sets several AEDIT-86 features.

Autonl

A

While in INSERT mode, inserts

 

 

carriage return in text automati-

 

 

cally when line is full

 

 

(default =no).

 

 

B

Creates a backup file of the file

 

 

being currently edited when QUIT

 

 

Update or QUIT Exit is executed

 

 

(default =yes).

 

Case

C

Tells editor to consider case of

 

 

strings during (- )FIND and

 

 

(? )REPLACE

commands

 

 

(default = no).

 

Display

D

Displays any movements in or

 

 

changes to the text during macro

 

 

execution (default=no).

 

E

Defines

the token

delimiters

 

 

(default

= ! .. II % & ' ( ) • + ,

 

 

- . /:;<=)?@[\) - '{

 

 

I }

- ).

 

 

Go

G

Continues macro execution even if

 

 

a

(-)FIND/(?)REPLACE

 

 

command in the macro fails

 

 

(default = no).

 

Highbit

H

Displays all text characters with

 

 

hexadecimal values over 7FH as

 

 

is instead of? (default=no).

Indent

I

Indents inserted/exchanged text

 

 

automatically (default=no).

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Intel Replaces it with new string if, Found, Conditional REPlACE command, Sets several AEDIT-86 features, Commands

AEDIT-86 specifications

The Intel AEDIT-86, also known as the Intel 8086, is a notable microprocessor that played a critical role in shaping the computing landscape. Released in 1978, it was Intel's first 16-bit microprocessor, setting the stage for the x86 architecture that continues to influence modern computing.

One of the main features of the AEDIT-86 is its 16-bit architecture, which allows it to process data in larger chunks compared to its 8-bit predecessors. This capability not only improves performance but also increases the amount of memory that can be addressed, allowing for a maximum of 1 MB of RAM. This was a significant advancement at the time, enabling more complex software and operating systems to run efficiently.

The AEDIT-86 is built on a 3-micron process technology, which was innovative for its time and contributed to its performance capabilities. The microprocessor operates at a clock speed of up to 5 MHz, which allowed it to execute more instructions per second than previous generations of processors. This speed, combined with its wide data bus (16 bits), enables the processor to handle a larger volume of information more quickly.

Intel incorporated several key technologies in the AEDIT-86, including segmentation. This feature divides the memory into different segments, making it easier for programs to access data and improving memory management. The AEDIT-86 also supports a minimum of four 64 KB segments, which enhances the organization and access of programs and data in memory.

Another significant aspect of the AEDIT-86 is its compatibility with the existing 8080 and 8085 instruction sets, which facilitated easier migration for developers and helped the processor gain traction in the market. This backward compatibility allowed existing software to be ported to the new platform with minimal modification.

Furthermore, the Intel AEDIT-86 introduced a powerful instruction set that includes both integer and string manipulation commands, paving the way for more versatile programming. The instruction set architecture (ISA) of the AEDIT-86 supports both high-level programming languages and low-level assembly language, offering flexibility for various applications.

In summary, the Intel AEDIT-86 is a groundbreaking microprocessor known for its 16-bit architecture, advanced segmentation technology, and compatibility with earlier instruction sets. Its introduction marked the beginning of the x86 architecture, which has influenced countless processors and computing systems that followed. The AEDIT-86's features and technologies were instrumental in the evolution of personal computing, laying the groundwork for future innovations in the industry.