Meshix: A Unix like operating system for distributed machines
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Topsy is a new message passing multicomputer architecture. It comprises a fully Unix compatible distributed kernel, called Meshix resting on a message based software system which in turn relies on new, high speed, communications hardware. A brief overview of the machine architecture and operating system is presented. We then discuss the implementation of the distributed le servers and their impact on cache policies and the virtual memory system.
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