The Computer Glossary
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A book called "The Computer Glossary" and published by AMACOM Corp., has an excellent definition of M(UMPS):
"An advanced high-level programming language and integrated database used for business applications. It has extensive string handling making it suitable for databases with vast amounts of free text.
MUMPS has unique features including the ability to store both data and program statements in its database. In addition, formulas written in a program can be stored and used by other programs. Developed in 1966 at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass. Utility Multi-Programming System), it has been used extensively in health care.
The following example converts Fahrenheit to Celsius:
READ
"Enter Fahrenheit ",FAHR
SET CENT=(FAHR-32)*5/9
WRITE "Celsius is ",CENT
The M Technology Association (formerly MUMPS Users GROUP) is an organization that supports the MUMPS community through training, meetings and distribution of publications and software. Address: 1738 Elton Road, Suite 205, Silver Spring Maryland 20903, 301-431-4070".
Contact Information |
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| AMACOM
Corp 5521 State Park Road Point Pleasant Pennsylvania 18950 |
"Suitable for databases with vast amounts of free text"
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