Introduction to RT-11

Chapter 1 Introducing the RT-11 Computer System
- System Hardware
  - The Computer
  - The Terminal
  - The Storage Medium
  - Optional Devices
- System Software
  - The RT-11 Operating System
  - Language Processors
  - Application Packages
- System Documentation
  - Hardware Manuals
  - Software Manuals
  - Source Listings
Chapter 2 Starting the RT-11 Computer System
- Computer Memory
- Hardware Configuration
  - Terminal
  - Computer
  - System Volume
  - Storage Volume
  - Optional Devices and Supported Languages
- Bootstrap Procedure
Chapter 3 Interacting with the RT-11 Computer System
- Using the Console Terminal to Exchange Information
- Using Mass Storage Volumes
  - File Storage
  - File Protection
Chapter 4 Using the Monitor Command Language
- Entering Command Information
  - General Command Format
  - Control Commands
  - Re-Creating the Examples
- Correcting Typing Mistakes
- Initial Monitor Command Operations
  - Using VT11 Display Hardware
  - Entering the Date and Time-of-Day
  - Assigning Logical Names to Devices
  - Listing Volume Directories
  - Initializing the Storage Volume
Chapter 5 Creating and Editing Text Files
- The RT-11 Editor
- Creating a Text File
- Editing a Text File
- Using Uppercase and Lowercase Characters
- Using a Graphics Display Terminal During Editing
  - Normal Use of the Graphics Display
  - Immediate Mode
- Creating the Demonstration Programs
Chapter 6 Comparing Text Files
- Performing a Comparison
Chapter 7 Performing File Maintenance Operations
- File Directory Operations
- Multiple File Operations
- File Copying Operations
- File Renaming Operations
- File Deletion Operations
- File Protection Operations
- File Listing Operations
Chapter 8 Choosing a Programming Language
- High-Level vs Machine-Level Languages
- RT-11 Programming Languages
- Choosing a Language for the Demonstration
Chapter 9 Running a FORTRAN IV Program
- Developing an Executable FORTRAN IV Program
- Using the FORTRAN IV Language Processor
- Using Library Modules
- Compiling the FORTRAN IV Program
- Linking Object Modules Together
- Running the FORTRAN IV Program
- Combining Operations
- Alternate Functions
- File Maintenance
Chapter 10 Running a BASIC-11 Program
- Developing a BASIC-11 Program
- Using the BASIC-11 Language Processor
- Using the BASIC-11 Interpreter
  - Immediate Mode
  - Creating and Editing a BASIC-11 Program
- Running a BASIC-11 Program
- File Maintenance
Chapter 11 Running a MACRO-11 Assembly Language Program
- Developing a MACRO-11 Assembly Language Program
- Using the MACRO-11 Language Processor
  - The Program Counter
  - The Symbol Table
  - Machine Language Code
- Assembling the MACRO-11 Program
- Linking Object Modules Together
- Running the MACRO-11 Program
- Combining Operations
- File Maintenance
Chapter 12 Linking Object Programs
- Resolving Symbolic and Library References
- Program Relocation and Address Alignment
- Absolute and Relocatable Program Sections
  - The Overlay Feature
- Producing a Load Module and a Load Map
Chapter 13 Constructing Library Files
- Kinds of Library Files
  - Macro Libraries
  - Object Libraries
- Creating and Maintaining a Library File
  - Creating Object Library Input Files
  - Building the Object Library
  - Updating the Object Library
- File Maintenance
Chapter 14 Debugging a User Program
- Avoiding Programming Errors
- When Programming Errors Occur
- Using the On-Line Debugging Technique
- File Maintenance
Chapter 15 Using the Foreground/Background Monitor
- The Foreground/Background Environment
- Running the Foreground/Background Programs
  - Creating the Background Job
  - Editing the Background Job
  - Running the Background Job
- Using the FB Monitor
  - Communication in a Two-Job Environment
  - Creating the Foreground Job
  - Executing the Foreground and Background Jobs
- File Maintenance
Chapter 16 Using Indirect Files
- Creating an Indirect File
  - Entering Monitor Commands
  - Using the Editor to Create an Indirect File
- Executing an Indirect File
- File Maintenance
Chapter 17 Advice to New Users
- Using the Help File
Appendix A Manual Bootstrapping Operations
- Bootstrapping the System
- Typing the Bootstrap on the Terminal Keyboard
- Using a Pushbutton Console to Bootstrap
- Using a Switch Register Console to Bootstrap
Appendix B Selected System Topics
- Stopping and Starting the System
  - Stopping the System
  - Starting the System
- The System Stops Unexpectedly
- Suggestions for Bootstrapping the System
- Backing Up the System Volume
- Directory- vs Nondirectory-Structured Volumes
- Alternate Rename Operation for Magtape Users
- Using the FORTRAN/BASIC Language Volume
- Substituting Volumes During Operations
- Using the LINK Volume
- FORTRAN/LINK File Maintenance

Company:	Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:	AA-5281C-TC
Date:	1983-03
Keywords:
Operating System:	RT-11 Version 5.0
Amended by:	AD-5281C-T1, Introduction to RT-11 Update Notice 1 (1984-07) OS: RT-11 Version 5.1
Mentions:	AA-H376B-TC, RT-11 Installation Guide AA-5284D-TC, RT-11 System Message Manual AA-M235A-TC, RT-11 Automatic Installation Booklet: RX02 Diskettes AA-M236A-TC, RT-11 Automatic Installation Booklet: RL02 Disk AA-M237A-TC, RT-11 Automatic Installation Booklet: RC25 Disk AA-M238A-TC, RT-11 Automatic Installation Booklet: MICRO/PDP-11 AA-5286E-TC, RT-11 System Release Notes

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