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* PRIME's mainframe capabilities permit concurrent running of RJE
emulators, program development and production work.
PRIME's RJE supports half-duplex, point-to-point, synchronous
communications and operates over dial-up and dedicated lines. It is fully
supported by the PRIMOS operating system.
DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING TERMINAL EXECUTIVE (DPTX)
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PRIME's Distributed Processing Terminal Executive (DPTX) allows users to
construct communication networks with PRIME and IBM-compatible equipment.
DPTX conforms to IBM 3271/3277 Display System protocols, and can be integrated
into networks containing IBM mainframes, terminals and printers without
changing application code or access methods and operates under the PRIMOS
operating system.
DPTX is compatible with all IBM 370 systems and a variety of access methods
and teleprocessing monitors: BTAM, TCAM, VTAM, IMS/VS, CIC/VS, and TSO. They
provide transmission speeds up to 9600 bps using IBM's Binary Synchronous
Communications (BSC) protocol.
DPTX is comprised of three software modules that allow PRIME systems to
emulate and support IBM or IBM compatible 3271/3277 Display Systems. One
module, Data Stream Compatibility (DPTX/DSC), allows the PRIME system to
emulate the operation of a 3271 on the IBM system. This enables both terminal
user and application programs (interactive or batch) on the PRIME System to
reach application programs on an IBM mainframe. A second module, Terminal
Support Facility (DPTX/TSF), allows a PRIME system to control a network of IBM
3271/3277 devices. This enables terminal users to reach application programs
on a PRIME computer. The third module, Transparent Connect Facility
(DPTX/TCF), combines the functions of modules one and two with additional
software allowing 3277 terminal users to to reach programs on a IBM mainframe,
even though the terminal subsystem is physically connected to a PRIME system,
which is connected to an IBM system.
PRIMOS offers a variety of different Communication applications. Being
able to utilize these applications to their fullest extent can make life easy
for a Primos "enthusiast." If you're a beginner with Primos, the best way to
learn more, as with any other system, is to get some "hands-on" experience.
Look forward to seeing some beginner PRIMOS files in the near future. -MH
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==Phrack Inc.==
Volume Two, Issue 18, Phile #5 of 11
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-= Written by Phrozen Ghost, April 23, 1988 =-
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This article will cover getting into and using NOS (Networking Operating
System) version 2.5.2 running on a Cyber 730 computer. Cybers generally run
this operating system so I will just refer to this environ- ment as Cyber.
Also, Cyber is a slow and outdated operating system that is primarily used
only for college campuses for running compilers. First off after you have
scanned a bunch of carriers you will need to know how Cyber identifies itself.
It goes like this:
WELCOME TO THE NOS SOFTWARE SYSTEM.
COPYRIGHT CONTROL DATA 1978, 1987.
88/02/16. 02.36.53. N265100
CSUS CYBER 170-730. NOS 2.5.2-678/3.
FAMILY:
You would normally just hit return at the family prompt. Next prompt is:
USER NAME:
Usernames are in the format abcdxxx where a is the location of where the
account is being used from (A-Z). the b is a grouping specifying privs and
limits for the account- usually A-G -where A is the lowest access. Some
examples of how they would be used in a college system:
A = lowest access - class accounts for students
B = slightly higher than A (for students working on large projects)
C = Much higher limits, these accounts are usually not too hard to get and
they will normally last a long time! Lab assistants use these.
D = Instructors, Lecturers, Professors.. etc..
E = same... (very hard to get these!)
The C and D positions are usually constant according to the groupings.
For example, a class would have accounts ranging from NADRAAA-AZZ
^^^ ^^^
These can also be digits
There are also special operator accounts which start with digits instead of
numbers. (ie 7ETPDOC) These accounts can run programs such as the monitor
which can observe any tty connected to the system...