VME, simple explanation wanted

[Mike Dolin]

Can anyone help me with a simple generic description of VME?
(Versabus Modulo Europa) 
It's a 32-bit architecture system used for I/O processing.
If I'm on the wrong net.group, which one would be more appropriate?

Thanks in advance.
Reguards,

Mike Dolin

Gould Computer Systems Division
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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