ACL:NOVA: a multi-user conversational interpreter for the NOVA computer

Abstract

A multi-user conversational interpreter for the NOVA computer is described. A new conversational language ACL, on which the interpreter is based, is also described. The interpreter uses the first 63/4K of a 12K NOVA computer and provides a very flexible arrangement for supporting a number of teletype terminals. The ACL-NOVA system provides a powerful conversational computing facility for many users in a time sharing environment.