COS-310 Character Set and Files

This appendix-based technical document details the internal data representation for the COS-310 system. It covers:

• Character Sets: Explains how alphanumeric and numeric characters are stored in six-bit binary and how negative numbers are represented.
• File Structures: Defines the specifications for source, binary, data, and system files, including the formulas for calculating word counts and line packing.
• System Device Layout: Outlines the organizational structure of system devices, illustrating the layout of the monitor, editor, compiler overlays, and scratch areas.