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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:architecture
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gptkbp:architectural_feature
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cache memory
pipelining
multiprocessing support
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gptkbp:architecture
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CISC
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gptkbp:community_support
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active user community
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gptkbp:compatibility
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backward compatibility with earlier models
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gptkbp:competitors
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competed with IBM mainframes
competed with UNIX systems
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced computer science education
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gptkbp:data_type
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supports multiple data types
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Digital_Equipment_Corporation
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gptkbp:development_tools
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available compilers and debuggers
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gptkbp:educational_use
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used in academic settings
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gptkbp:emulation
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gptkb:SIMH
available for modern systems
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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2000s
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:has_documentation
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extensive documentation available
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gptkbp:has_units
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yes
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important in computing history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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VAX Family
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gptkbp:influenced
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modern RISC architectures
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:PDP-11
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gptkbp:input_output
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supports various I/ O devices
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gptkbp:instruction_set
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gptkb:VAX_ISA
complex instructions
variable-length instructions
powerful addressing modes
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gptkbp:language_support
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gptkb:Pascal
gptkb:C
gptkb:FORTRAN
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gptkbp:legacy
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still in use in some industries
some software still maintained
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gptkbp:market_segment
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mid-range computers
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gptkbp:memory_type
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32-bit
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gptkbp:network
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gptkb:DECnet
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gptkbp:notable_applications
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database management systems
scientific simulations
business applications
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gptkbp:notable_models
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gptkb:VAX_11/780
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:operating_system
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gptkb:VMS
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gptkbp:performance
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high performance for its time
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gptkbp:production_years
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2000s
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gptkbp:ram
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supports virtual memory
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gptkbp:registration
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16 general-purpose registers
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gptkbp:storage
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supports various storage devices
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gptkbp:successor
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Alpha architecture
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gptkbp:used_in
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scientific computing
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:VAX_Assembly
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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