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The Computer Journal 1987 30(6):558-564; doi:10.1093/comjnl/30.6.558
© 1987 by British Computer Society
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The ‘Window’ Terminal

J. Parker *, A. Kennard and D. King

Centre for Computing and Computer Science, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT

Received 1 May 1986; revised 1 September 1986

A program ROM has been developed for the BBC microcomputer, which makes it function as a powerful window management terminal, with a high resolution display, mouse and programmable keyboard. The BBC Window terminal ROM provides a cheap alternative to the more expensive windowing workstations that provide the same resolution and facilities. It also enables windowing interfaces to be attached to existing computer hardware without having to port the software to the new workstation environment – a fast and cheap method for improved man–machine interface. All window management operations are handled locally, with control information being passed between the terminal and the host computer via an RS232 interface line.

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.


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