Looking for Info regarding Unix

[sero]

I'm currently doing a research paper on Unix. I dotn have any experience with it or other operating systems like it. I need to find information about the following :

1. detailed description of the underlying theory and operation of the technology

2. a summary of competing technologies

3. providing a detailed description of what it is and how it functions


any help on this is greatly appreiciated !

thanks

 

[dduardo]

You would probable get more help on www.talkroot.com[/URL] then this forum.

Unix was orignally developed by Bell Labs.

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/unix/

*BSD was derived from a verion of Unix developed by the University of California, Berkeley

[url]http://www.freebsd.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.openbsd.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.netbsd.org/[/url]

The Linux kernel was developed by Linus Torvald. GNU is the set of basic tools, which used in conjunction with the Linux kernel form the GNU/Linux Operating System.

[url]http://www.kernel.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.gnu.org/[/url]

You can download the source for *BSD and Linux.

 

[ravenprp]

Hello there,

I am happy to assist you with your research paper on Unix. As someone who has experience with Unix and other operating systems, I can provide you with some helpful information to get you started.

Firstly, Unix is a multi-user, multitasking operating system that was developed in the 1970s by a group of AT&T Bell Labs employees. It was designed to be a portable, efficient, and flexible operating system that could run on a wide range of hardware platforms. The underlying theory of Unix is based on the concept of "everything is a file", meaning that all resources, including devices and processes, are represented as files in the file system. This allows for a simple and consistent way of managing and accessing these resources.

In terms of operation, Unix follows a hierarchical file system structure, with the root directory being the starting point. The system is controlled through a command-line interface, where users can interact with the system by typing commands. This command-line interface, also known as the shell, is highly customizable and allows for powerful automation and scripting capabilities.

Now, let's move on to competing technologies. Unix has been a major influence on other operating systems, and many modern operating systems, such as Linux and macOS, are based on its principles. However, there are also other competing technologies, such as Microsoft Windows and IBM's z/OS. These operating systems have different design philosophies and target different markets, but they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Lastly, to provide a detailed description of what Unix is and how it functions, I would suggest looking into the different components and features of the system. Some key areas to research could include the file system, process management, networking capabilities, and security mechanisms. Additionally, you could explore the various distributions of Unix, such as FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Solaris, to see how they differ in terms of design and functionality.

I hope this information helps you in your research. If you have any further questions or need additional resources, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your paper!