Development of Stable Operating System Using Unix

Authors

  • Namrata Dhanda

Keywords:

UNIX, Multi-user, shell, operating system, unix system, command line interpreter

Abstract

Unix is a multi-user, multi-tasking, general-purpose operating system for Interdata 8/32 and PDP-11 computers from Digital Equipment Corporation. Since its creation in 1969, the Unix operating system has gained considerable notoriety for running on devices with varying processing capability, including microprocessors and mainframes, and for offering a standard execution environment setting across them. There are two components to the system. The program and services in the primary section are what have given the UNIX OS environment its notoriety and popularity. The operating system that underpins these applications and services makes up the second component. Additionally, Unix offers appropriate security methods that need to be configured and managed. It offers backup and restoration processes in case of a system crash. Additionally, Unix makes it easy for users to write and receive messages and emails, which aids in communication within the Unix system.

Published

2022-09-19