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Asynchronous system trap
Asynchronous system trap (AST) refers to a mechanism used in several computer operating systems designed by the former Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) of Maynard, Massachusetts. The mechanism is a method for executing subroutines outside of the main thread of execution.
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Asynchronous system trap (AST) refers to a mechanism used in several computer operating systems designed by the former Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) of Maynard, Massachusetts. The mechanism is a method for executing subroutines outside of the main thread of execution.
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