The design philosophy of the G-EXEC system

The G-EXEC generalized data-handling system is a computer-based facility with which a user may handle his data. It is generalized so that it handles almost any type of data, and is written in ANSI FORTRAN IV so that it may be implemented on almost any computer. The system provides for data storage, retrieval, analysis, and display together with utility software to handle data-base maintainance. The integration of processes, the diversity of data-handling capability, and the user-friendly commands are the key design features.