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Beyond Multiprocessing: Multithreading the SunOS Kernel

Authors: 

J.R. Eykholt, S.R. Kleiman, S. Barton, R. Faulkner, A. Shivalingiah, M. Smith, D. Stein, J. Voll, M. Weeks, and D. Williams, SunSoft, Inc.

Abstract: 

Preparing the SunOS/SVR4 kernel for today's challenges: symmetric multiprocessing, multi-threaded applications, real-time, and multimedia, led to the incorporation of several innovative techniques. In particular, the kernel was re-structured around threads. Threads are used for most asynchronous processing, including interrupts. The resulting kernel is fully preemptible and capable of real-time response. The combination provides a robust base for highly concurrent, responsive operation

J.R. Eykholt, SunSoft, Inc.

S.R. Kleiman, SunSoft, Inc.

S. Barton, SunSoft, Inc.

R. Faulkner, SunSoft, Inc.

A. Shivalingiah, SunSoft, Inc.

M. Smith, SunSoft, Inc.

D. Stein, SunSoft, Inc.

J. Voll, SunSoft, Inc.

M. Weeks, SunSoft, Inc.

D. Williams, SunSoft, Inc.

BibTeX
@inproceedings {252417,
author = {J.R. Eykholt and S.R. Kleiman and S. Barton and R. Faulkner and A. Shivalingiah and M. Smith and D. Stein and J. Voll and M. Weeks and D. Williams},
title = {Beyond Multiprocessing: Multithreading the {SunOS} Kernel},
booktitle = {USENIX Summer 1992 Technical Conference (USENIX Summer 1992 Technical Conference)},
year = {1992},
address = {San Antonio, TX},
url = {https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenix-summer-1992-technical-conference/beyond-multiprocessing-multithreading-sunos},
publisher = {USENIX Association},
month = jun,
}
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Paper: 
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