AEDIT-86 User's Guhle

Editing Commands

3.18 GET Command

The GET command retrieves the contents of the Block buffer or an external file and inserts it at the current cursor position in your file.

3.18.1 Description

Move the cursor to the point in your file where you want the contents of the buffer (or external file) to be placed.

Press G; AEDIT-86 prompts-

----<HOME) to re-edit

I n put f lIe : filename

The filename previously specified for the Get command (if any) is displayed to the right of the colon.

To insert the contents of the Block buffer at the current cursor location, press <RETURN) . To insert the contents of an external file, type the name of the file, then press (ESC) or (RETURN).

The editor returns to main command level with the cursor on the first inserted character.

Count. This command accepts any finite count. The named file is copied to the current location count times. The repeat count / is not valid with the GET command. If /G is typed, AEDIT-86 returns to main command level without issuing an error message.

Related Command. BLOCK

3.19 VIEW Command

To execute the VIEW command, press V. This command a)]ows you to rewrite (move) the text on the screen so that the row containing the cursor (the viewrow) is positioned on the row that you have defined. In this way you may rewrite (move) the text area you are editing to position the viewrow on line )0, for example. VIEW is also useful to refresh the screen image if it has been corrupted (e.g., power failure, terminal problems). The viewrow is set with the SET Viewrow command; the default is 5. Reverse scroll is implemented as VIEW on terminals without reverse scroll.

VIEW also issues an abbreviated sign-on message, which includes the busy /waiting indicator, system-id, and AEDIT-86 version number.

Count. The VIEW command ignores count.

Related Command. SET Viewrow, WINDOW

3.20 OTHER Command

AEDIT-86 has two distinct buffers. The text area used at startup is caJled the main buffer; the other is called the OTHER buffer. To execute the OTHER command. press O. It allows you to switch from editing text in one buffer. the current buffer, to editing text in the other or secondary buffer.

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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.
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