Multiprogram Scheduling Parts 1 and 2. Introduction and Theory* In order to exploit fully a fast computer which possesses simultaneous processing abilities, it should to a large extent schedule its own workload. The scheduling routine must be capable of extremely rapid execution if it is not to prove self-defeating. The construction of a schedule entails determining which programs are to be run concurrently and which sequentially with respect to each other. A concise scheduling algorithm is described which tends to minimize the time for executing the entire pending workload (or any subset of it), subject to external constraints such as precedence, urgency, etc. The algorithm is applicable to a wide class of machines. CACM June, 1960 Codd, E. F. CA600605 JB March 20, 1978 9:46 PM 185 5 185 185 5 185 185 5 185 1713 5 185 1901 5 185 491 5 185 168 6 185 168 6 185 168 6 185 185 6 185 185 6 185 185 6 185 196 6 185 1751 6 185 1754 6 185 46 6 185