Multics
18 days ago
- #Computer History
- #Operating System
- #Multics
- The Multicians website documents the history of the Multics operating system, aimed at those interested in its legacy.
- The site is extensive, with 487 HTML files, 1795 PDF files, and 670 images, and welcomes contributions from the community.
- Multics was a pioneering mainframe time-sharing OS developed in 1965, remaining in use until 2000, influencing modern OS development.
- Originally a research project, Multics evolved into a commercial product by Honeywell, serving education, government, and industry sectors.
- Multics introduced the concept of a Computer Utility, offering secure remote computing, with features still unmatched in contemporary systems.