Author: Hancock B.

Source: Library Hi Tech, Volume 21, Number 4, 2003 , pp. 471-476(6)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

Plan 9 is based on three basic principles: all objects are either files or file systems, communication is over a network, and private namespaces allow their owners to access local and remote processes transparently. Resources are shared using standard, open protocols and consistent reusable interfaces. This type of distributed system is conducive to project collaboration without regard to place. The geographic location of the machines and the communication network are invisible to its users. It is well suited to grid computing.

Keywords: Operating Systems; Unix

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/07378830310509772

Publication date: 2003-04-01

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