Chapter 1. Introduction To Vm/Pc - IBM Professional Series User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction to VM/PC
VM/PC is an IBM licensed program product which runs on
the IBM Personal Computer XT /370. VM/PC runs as an
IBM Personal Computer Disk Operating System application
and presents you with an interactive system which has the
characteristics of a VM/SP Release 2 system. These
characteristics include command entry, command format,
messages, screen formats, data file naming conventions, key
functions, and application interfaces.
VM/PC allows you:
To set up your system quickly via a series of easy to use
panels which guide you through the installation and
configuration process.
To establish a local 370 environment in your IBM
Personal Computer XT/370.
To manage a single virtual memory space of up to 4
million characters.
• To select the type of connection (3277 or 3101) to a
remote computer that meets your processing needs.
To maintain concurrent local and remote sessions over
the 3277-2 Coaxial Connection or EIA RS232-C
communication facilities (hereafter referred to as
RS232).
To transfer data and programs between your remote VM
computer and your IBM Personal Computer XT/370.
To execute many 370 CMS applications in your IBM
Personal Computer XT /370 without modification.
To transfer your VM/PC data files between the
VM/PC format and IBM Personal Computer Disk
Operating System 2.00, or equivalent, format (hereafter
referred to as DOS).
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