mk90.system
System reference
The implemented execution, IPC, storage and memory architecture.
System chapters
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| MKS2 on-media format | The partition header, mirrored directory records and file extents. |
| Memory and application loading | Build-specific layout of the 16 KiB RAM and the 32 KiB cartridge. |
| Multiprogramming | Four fixed context slots with cooperative scheduling and explicit ownership. |
| Pipes and interprocess communication | One blocking byte FIFO connecting two independently scheduled contexts. |