AEDIT-86 User's Guide

AEDIT-86 Command Summary

GET

[count] G

Retrieves contents of Block buffer

 

 

or external file; places contents at

 

 

current cursor position. Count

 

 

must be a finite number.

HEX

[count] H

Hex command

Input

 

Inserts the ASCII equivalent of

 

 

hexadecimal values in text.

Output

o

Displays hexadecimal values of

 

 

ASCII characters in message line.

INSERT

[/1 I

Begins INSERT mode; inserts

 

 

text at cursor position.

JUMP

J

Moves cursor to a specified

 

 

location in text.

A_tag

A

Moves cursor to tag A.

B_tag

B

Moves cursor to tag B.

C_tag

C

Moves cursor to tag C.

D_tag

D

Moves cursor to tag D.

Start

S

Moves cursor to the start of the

 

 

file.

End

E

Moves cursor to the end of the file.

Line

L

Moves cursor to the start of the

 

 

designated line.

Position

P

Moves cursor to the designated

 

 

position in the current line.

KILL_WND

K

Deletes the secondary window and

 

 

extends the current window. The

 

 

cursor remains at its current

 

 

position.

OTHERo

PARAGRAPH

[count] P

FillF

JustifyJ

QUITQ

Switches between main and OTHER files.

Reformats the paragraph using the values for indentation, left and right margins set with the SET Margin command.

The paragraph is reformatted with no right-justification

The paragraph is reformatted with right-justification.

Ends. updates, restarts, etc., the editing. depending on the subcommand.

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Intel AEDIT-86 manual Get, Hex, Insert, Jump, Paragraph, Quitq

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.