FRINGE(ID:2645/fri001)
Report writer for GECOM
C. Katz, General Electric, 1961.
Subcomponent of GE-255 GECOM system. Sorting and merging of data, reports and file maintenance.
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| GECOM | => | FRINGE | Subsystem |
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A UNIQUE CONCEPT IN COMPUTER COMMUNICATION
now available in the GE 225 ... and future General Electric general-purpose computers.
? processes COBOL, ALGOL and TABSOL
? all problem statements easily read and understood
? extended usage... re-programming unnecessary
? programs produced faster... more efficiently
GECOM?the first truly GENERAL COMPILER SYSTEM ?introduces a fresh, versatile approach to computer communication. Developed for the GE 225 computer, the GENERAL COMPILER makes available all of the various proved programming techniques in one consistent, compact package. No longer is it necessary to learn a dozen different programming systems to handle a full range of jobs effectively?each job is approached in exactly the same way, be it formula evaluation, a sort, or even a payroll. The language for describing any run is consistent, operating procedures and programming are standard, and documentation is readable and easily understood.
THE GENERAL COMPILER PROVIDES:
A FAMILIAR LANGUAGE STRUCTURE
Problems need not be stated in machine code. The GENERAL COMPILER processes English language statements (COBOL), Algebraic expressions (ALGOL) , and Structure Tables (TABSOL) . It permits you to use all or any one of the computer languages ... as your needs require. Still, you have available the capability to expand, use other languages and new techniques as your needs change.
A PROVED, ACCURATE CODER
Data Description and Problem Logic may be written in one, two, or a combination of the available languages producing a machine program of efficient, effective coding. Since the machine coding is derived directly from the logic of the problem statement, it is only at the logic level that debugging may have to be done.
A STANDARDIZED, UNDERSTANDABLE DOCUMENTATION
Because GENERAL COMPILER problems are written in familiar languages, they can be easily read and understood. In addition, problem format provides a high degree of standardization. Programs written for today's machines in GECOM format can be used for future General Electric computers?eliminating the need for re-programming.
AN EFFICIENT, ECONOMICAL USE OF COMPUTERS
Personnel training time and expense are sharply reduced .since the novice programmer may use the familiar terminology of his profession. Manual coding is eliminated and debugging cut to a minimum. Thus, a machine program may be produced much faster and more efficiently than by present manual methods.
THE GENERAL COMPILER is ANOTHER GENERAL ELECTRIC FIRST!
