What Have We Lost?

Explore a fascinating journey through alternative operating systems and computer architectures in this conference talk. Discover the unique features and innovative designs of systems like IBM i, Interlisp, OpenGenera, and TRON that have been overshadowed by UNIX and Windows. Learn about the Single Level Store, TIMI, block terminals, and other groundbreaking concepts that set these systems apart. Gain insights into the historical context and potential future applications of these lesser-known but influential computing paradigms.

Intro
Symbolics 3600
The 3600
Demo
Interlist B
Inner List B Demo
What is Btron
Btron
Interface
Storage
System Service Tools
Conclusion
Questions