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Re: MPE trivia?
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Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>
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Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:50:58 -0400
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"Vivino, David" wrote:
>
> First thing that comes to mind is "protected" mode

> From: Paveza, Gary [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

> What do you call the mode the system is in when you get the = prompt
> (CNTRL-A)?

Technically, you are talking to PROGEN (at least in classic terms, I'm
not as well versed in iX).  And CNTRL-B connects you to the processor
monitor (PDH or other acronyms based on platform).  CTL-A connects you
to an MPE process; CTL-B connects you to a separate processor.

Jeff

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