MCP
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MCP (Master Control Program) is a mainframe operating system developed by Burroughs (later Unisys) known for its early and rigorous implementation of features like stack-based architecture, high-level language orientation, and strong security and reliability.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
computer operating system
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mainframe operating system ⓘ |
| architectureType | stack-based architecture ⓘ |
| company | Unisys NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designOrientation | high-level language orientation ⓘ |
| developer |
Burroughs Corporation
NERFINISHED
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Unisys NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
batch processing
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checkpoint and recovery ⓘ database management support ⓘ fault tolerance mechanisms ⓘ file system with integrated security ⓘ fine-grained access control ⓘ job control language ⓘ multiprogramming ⓘ networking support ⓘ process isolation ⓘ time-sharing ⓘ transaction processing support ⓘ virtual memory management ⓘ |
| fullName | Master Control Program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| laterDeveloper | Unisys NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | part of Unisys ClearPath MCP systems ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
early high-level language–oriented operating system design
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early implementation of stack-based architecture ⓘ high reliability ⓘ strong security ⓘ |
| originalDeveloper | Burroughs Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originCompany | Burroughs large systems division GENERATED ⓘ |
| platform |
Burroughs large systems
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Unisys ClearPath systems NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reliabilityCharacteristic |
designed for continuous operation
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used in mission-critical environments ⓘ |
| securityModel |
capability-based security elements
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resource access auditing ⓘ strong user authentication ⓘ |
| supportsProgrammingLanguage |
ALGOL
NERFINISHED
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C ⓘ C++ NERFINISHED ⓘ COBOL NERFINISHED ⓘ EAE ⓘ Fortran NERFINISHED ⓘ Java NERFINISHED ⓘ LINC NERFINISHED ⓘ Pascal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
airline reservation systems
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banking systems ⓘ financial transaction processing ⓘ government information systems ⓘ |
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