UNIX, POSIX, and Open Systems: The Open Standards Puzzle
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Author Description
The rapid growth of the UNIX market has resulted in a diversity of implementations of the operating system. To promote application and user portability, standards have been developed to remove incompatibilities among systems. This book will explain how the various UNIX standards have been developed and how they interrelate. The book gives programmers, marketing managers, sales managers, and system developers a place to turn before tackling the actual standards documentation--with complete overviews of the IEEE 1003 set of standards for operating system interfaces, facilities, and languages all commonly known as POSIX, as well as related UNIX communication standards.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex landscape of UNIX and POSIX standards to determine how they function as a cohesive framework for system interoperability. Authors John S. Quarterman and Susanne Wilhelm leverage their technical expertise to synthesize the fragmented history of UNIX implementations. They provide a structured analysis of the IEEE 1003 standards, offering a roadmap for professionals to navigate the technical requirements of open systems before consulting primary documentation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of the IEEE 1003 POSIX standard suite
- Analysis of UNIX communication protocols and interface standards
- Historical context regarding the growth and diversification of UNIX markets
- Strategic guidance for developers and managers on application portability
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the evolution of open systems standards. Readers frequently note that the prose provides necessary clarity for those tasked with implementing complex interface requirements in professional environments.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
1992-12-31
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201527723
ISBN-13:
9780201527728
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