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Continuing the logical evolution to A most significant development The advantages of virtual storage greater function, higher performance Destined to make computer history is the exciting new lBM System1370 Model 158. The advanced function growth system for the high-performance Model 155, the 158 embodies the latest in computer technology to provide you with all-monolithic storage . . . integrated attachment of IBM direct access storage devices. . . and valuable central processor enhancements. More importantly, Model 158-running under the new IBM advanced function system control programming discussed in the following pages-allows you to take advantage of the considerable benefits provided by virtual storage. Virtual storage is an evolutionary tech- nological development. And one bound to have revolutionary impact on computer operation from this day forward. Virtual storage is the image of processor -or realn-storage, and is normally much larger in size. Programmers can use this virtual storage as if it were real. In the past, they had no choice but to create programs within the limits of real processor storage available. Virtual storage, on the other hand, is in- tended to help programmers take ad- vantage of the Model 158s full address capability-over 16 million bytes. The Model 158 automatically maps virtual storage into real storage in a manner that is transparent to the programmer. Virtual storage can circumvent the limita- tions of real storage. It can reduce concern about program overlays, partition and region boundaries, and the need to dedi- cate real storage for system services. Virtual storage gives you unprecedented flexibility in the design of applications. It permits the vital growth of existing appli- cations. It allows the writing of more comprehensive programs. It simplifies maintenance of operational programs. In again, out again without Keeping pace with growth Smooth upward transition special progra