AEDIT-86 User's Guide

Editing Commands

Most SET subcommands relate to switches. A switch is an option that has only two states: yes or no. When a subcommand of this type is activated, a yes/no question is displayed on the prompt line. The value currently in effect is enclosed in square brackets. Each feature has a default value; this value is in effect until it is reset using the SET command.

3.22. 1 Description

Press S (press <TAB) to view the remaining prompt lines); AEDIT-86 prompts-

Autonl

Bak_fl1e

Case

Display

E_delimit

Go

Highbit

--more--

Indent

K_token

lef~col

Margin

Hotab

Radix

Showflnd

--more--

Tebs

Vlewrow

 

 

 

 

 

--mor!--

To specify an option, press the initial (uppercase) letter of that option.

Count. The SET command ignores count.

Autonl

To activate the Autonl option, press A. This option aJlows you to automatica]]y create a new line at the right margin, in INSERT mode. It prompts-

insert cr,lf automatically? (y or en])

•If y, carriage return/line feed (new line) is inserted in the last position on the screen whenever an attempt is made to insert a character in that position. If the character to be inserted is not a white space (i.e., not a space, tab, line feed, or carriage return), the carriage return/line feed pair is inserted before the token, if pos.sible. Trailing blanks and tabs are deleted, and the carriage return/line feed is inserted between words. The last position is set using SET Margin (described later ).

•If n, the option is turned off.

Related Commands. INSERT, SET Margin

To execute the Bak-file option, press B. It saves a backup file that contains the last version of your file. It prompts-

create .BAK files? ([yl or n)

•If y, the file you are editing is renamed file.BAK when QUIT Exit or QUIT Update is executed to save the revised version of the file.

•If n, this option is turned off.

NOTE

Turning off this option can be dangerous. If your file is accidentally lost or damaged and Bak-file is yes, the most recent version of the file has been saved in the backup file.

Case

To execute the Case option, press C. It considers the case of the target string in a search command. It prompts-

conSider case of Find target? (y or en])

•If y, you can type the target string in uppercase, lowercase. or a combination of both, and the case is significant.

•If n, you can type the target string in uppercase, lowercase, or a combination of both, but the case is ignored.

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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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