Software engineering of the micro/mini computer subnet in computer networks

A software design of a micro/mini subnet of a campus computer network is described. Software engineering aspects of this design include: identification of terminal, data management and communications functions which are appropriate for micro/mini implementation; logical and physical placement of micro/mini facilities; central versus autonomous operating system control; number and type of protocol layers. The practicality of distributing the above functions at the micro/mini level in a computer network is assessed.