DE19733151B4 - Vorrichtung und Verfahren für einen virtuellen Gerätezugriff in einem Computersystem - Google Patents

Vorrichtung und Verfahren für einen virtuellen Gerätezugriff in einem Computersystem Download PDF

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DE19733151B4
DE19733151B4 DE19733151A DE19733151A DE19733151B4 DE 19733151 B4 DE19733151 B4 DE 19733151B4 DE 19733151 A DE19733151 A DE 19733151A DE 19733151 A DE19733151 A DE 19733151A DE 19733151 B4 DE19733151 B4 DE 19733151B4
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    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/14—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
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    • G06F9/00—Arrangements for program control, e.g. control units
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    • G06F9/46—Multiprogramming arrangements
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    • G06F9/00—Arrangements for program control, e.g. control units
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    • G06F9/46—Multiprogramming arrangements
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DE19733151A 1996-12-30 1997-07-31 Vorrichtung und Verfahren für einen virtuellen Gerätezugriff in einem Computersystem Expired - Fee Related DE19733151B4 (de)

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