Experience with D-BUS architecture for a design automation framework

ABSTRACT

The complexity of computer product development has increased dramatically, because of the large volume of data, and the need to integrate sophisticated CAE/CAD/CAM/CIM tools. Since any system to address this need must evolve over time, Digital Equipment Corporation chose to develop the D-BUS architecture for internal use as a design automation framework. The architecture stresses approaches to information management for integration of tools and organizations. Experience indicates that the architectural approach was a correct one, but that additional services were needed.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Management techniques (e.g., PERT/CPM)

Additional Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.m MISCELLANEOUS
      Subjects: Design management

  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL
      Subjects: Instruction set design (e.g., RISC, CISC, VLIW); Hardware/software interfaces

  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.7 Distribution, Maintenance, and Enhancement
          Subjects: Version control
      D.2.9 Management
          Subjects: Software configuration management

  J. Computer Applications

General Terms:
Design, Management