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Multi-tasking Program for Microcomputers

(operating system)

(MP/M) An operating system, written by Gary Kildal, very similar to CP/M, also written by Kildal. MP/M allowed virtual terminals, each of which could execute an application while another terminal was called to the screen with a special key combination.

See also Control Program for Microcomputers.

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