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== Description == | == Description == | ||
It runs on the HP 3000 family of computers, which originally used HP custom [[16-bit]] [[stack architecture]] [[Complex instruction set computer|CISC]] [[Central processing unit|CPUs]] and were later migrated to [[PA-RISC]] where the operating system was called '''MPE XL'''. | It runs on the HP 3000 family of computers, which originally used HP custom [[16-bit]] [[stack architecture]] [[Complex instruction set computer|CISC]] [[Central processing unit|CPUs]] and were later migrated to [[PA-RISC]] where the operating system was called '''MPE XL'''.<ref>{{cite book |title=COMMUNICATOR 3000/XL Release 1.0 (A.02.00) |publisher=Hewlett-Packard |location= |date=April 1988 |id=5958-3183 |edition=R2815 |url=http://www.3kranger.com/HP3000/mpeix/doc3k/BCOMM3000.10028/19.htm |quote=Introduction to MPE XL for MPE V Systems Administrator 30367-60001 }}</ref> | ||
In 1983, the original version of MPE was written in a language called SPL ([[ | In 1983, the original version of MPE was written in a language called SPL ([[Systems Programming Language]]). MPE XL was written primarily in [[Pascal (programming language)|Pascal]], with some [[assembly language]] and some of the old SPL code.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} | ||
In 1992, the OS name was changed to '''MPE/iX''' to indicate [[Unix]] interoperability with the addition of [[POSIX]] compatibility. The discontinuance of the product line was announced in late 2001, with support from HP terminating at the end of 2010. A number of 3rd party companies still support both the hardware and software. | In 1992, the OS name was changed to '''MPE/iX''' to indicate [[Unix]] interoperability with the addition of [[POSIX]] compatibility.<ref>{{cite book |chapter=MPE/iX Release 4.0 (B.40.00) Overview |chapter-url=http://www.3kranger.com/HP3000/mpeix/doc3k/B3021690104.11968/3.htm |title=MPE/iX RELEASE 4.0 (Core Software Release B.40.00) |publisher=Hewlett-Packard |date=1992-06-01 |id=30216-90104 |series=COMMUNICATOR 3000 MPE }}</ref> The discontinuance of the product line was announced in late 2001, with support from HP terminating at the end of 2010. A number of 3rd party companies still support both the hardware and software.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} | ||
In 2002 HP released the last version MPE/iX 7.5.<ref>[http://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?swc=22 3000-MPE (Software)], on HPMuseum site, retrieved on October 2019.</ref> | In 2002, HP released the last version MPE/iX 7.5.<ref>[http://www.hpmuseum.net/exhibit.php?swc=22 3000-MPE (Software)], on HPMuseum site, retrieved on October 2019.</ref> | ||
=== Commands === | === Commands === | ||
Among others, MPE/iX supports the following list of common [[command (computing)|commands]] and programs.<ref> | Among others, MPE/iX supports the following list of common [[command (computing)|commands]] and programs.<ref>{{cite book |title=MPE/iX Commands Reference Manual |publisher=Hewlett-Packard |series=HP 3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems |date=October 1998 |id=32650-90864 |edition=10th |url=https://www.hpmuseum.net/capcha/freecap_wrap.php?r=5481}}</ref> | ||
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* [[shutdown (computing)|=SHUTDOWN]] | * [[shutdown (computing)|=SHUTDOWN]] | ||
* [[BASIC]] | * [[BASIC]] | ||
* [[CHDIR]] | * [[cd (command)|CHDIR]] | ||
* [[copy (command)|COPY]] | * [[copy (command)|COPY]] | ||
* [[debug (command)|DEBUG]] | * [[debug (command)|DEBUG]] | ||
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* [[Pascal (programming language)|PASCAL]] | * [[Pascal (programming language)|PASCAL]] | ||
* [[PRINT (command)|PRINT]] | * [[PRINT (command)|PRINT]] | ||
* [[RENAME]] | * [[ren (command)|RENAME]] | ||
* [[Bourne shell|SH]] | * [[Bourne shell|SH]] | ||
* [[While loop|WHILE]] | * [[While loop|WHILE]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{web archive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050312092253/http://www.hp.com/products1/evolution/e3000/mpeix/|title=Official website}} | |||
* [http://allegro.com Allegro Consultants, Inc.] Free HP 3000 Software, MPE Software Support | * [http://allegro.com Allegro Consultants, Inc.] Free HP 3000 Software, MPE Software Support | ||
* [http://beechglen.com Beechglen Development Inc.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961227212003/http://beechglen.com/ |date=1996-12-27 }} | * [http://beechglen.com Beechglen Development Inc.] MPE Software Support {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19961227212003/http://beechglen.com/ |date=1996-12-27 }} | ||
* [http://www.hp.com/products1/evolution/e3000/mpeix/ HP MPE/iX homepage] | * [http://www.hp.com/products1/evolution/e3000/mpeix/ HP MPE/iX homepage] | ||
* [http://docs.hp.com/en/32650-90864/index.html HP MPE/iX Command reference] | * [http://docs.hp.com/en/32650-90864/index.html HP MPE/iX Command reference] | ||
* | * {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823230928/http://www.openmpe.com/ |date=2018-08-23 |title = openMPE}} Advocates of continued MPE and IMAGE source code access beyond 2010 | ||
* {{cite web |title=Collection Listings (Documents) |publisher=HP Computer Museum |url=https://www.hpmuseum.net/collection_document.php}} Search for headings 3000, MPE V Operating System, MPE/XL MPE/iX | |||
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[[Category:Discontinued operating systems]] | [[Category:Discontinued operating systems]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:15, 26 September 2025
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". MPE (Multi-Programming Executive) is a discontinued business-oriented mainframe computer real-time operating system developed by Hewlett-Packard for their HP 3000 computers. While the HP 3000s were initially mini-mainframes, the final high-end systems supported 12 CPUs and over 2000 simultaneous users.
Description
It runs on the HP 3000 family of computers, which originally used HP custom 16-bit stack architecture CISC CPUs and were later migrated to PA-RISC where the operating system was called MPE XL.[1]
In 1983, the original version of MPE was written in a language called SPL (Systems Programming Language). MPE XL was written primarily in Pascal, with some assembly language and some of the old SPL code.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1992, the OS name was changed to MPE/iX to indicate Unix interoperability with the addition of POSIX compatibility.[2] The discontinuance of the product line was announced in late 2001, with support from HP terminating at the end of 2010. A number of 3rd party companies still support both the hardware and software.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 2002, HP released the last version MPE/iX 7.5.[3]
Commands
Among others, MPE/iX supports the following list of common commands and programs.[4]
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External links
- Template:Web archive
- Allegro Consultants, Inc. Free HP 3000 Software, MPE Software Support
- Beechglen Development Inc. MPE Software Support Template:Webarchive
- HP MPE/iX homepage
- HP MPE/iX Command reference
- Template:Webarchive Advocates of continued MPE and IMAGE source code access beyond 2010
- Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". Search for headings 3000, MPE V Operating System, MPE/XL MPE/iX