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Unix Features

Unix has several advantages including portability, machine independence, and multi-tasking. It allows code to be moved across different hardware vendors, hides machine architecture from users, and efficiently handles active and background processes simultaneously. It also enables multi-user access, hierarchical file storage, a simple shell interface, combining programs via pipes and filters, over 200 utility programs, and strong software development tools.

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Unix Features

Unix has several advantages including portability, machine independence, and multi-tasking. It allows code to be moved across different hardware vendors, hides machine architecture from users, and efficiently handles active and background processes simultaneously. It also enables multi-user access, hierarchical file storage, a simple shell interface, combining programs via pipes and filters, over 200 utility programs, and strong software development tools.

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The following are the advantages of Unix Features.

Portability:

The system is written in high-level language making it easier to read, understand,


change and, therefore move to other machines. The code can be changed and
complied on a new machine. Customers can then choose from a wide variety of
hardware vendors without being locked in with a particular vendor.

Machine-independence:

The System hides the machine architecture from the user, making it easier to write
applications that can run on micros, mins and mainframes.

Multi-Tasking:

Unix is a powerful multi-tasking operating system; it means when a active task in in


process, there can be a simultaneous background process working too. Unix handles
these active and background threads efficiently and manages the system resources in a
fair-share manner.

Multi-User Operations:

UNIX is a multi-user system designed to support a group of users simultaneously. The


system allows for the sharing of processing power and peripheral resources, white at
the same time providing excellent security features.

Hierarchical File System:

UNIX uses a hierarchal file structure to store information. This structure has the
maximum flexibility in grouping information in a way that reflects its natural state. It
allows for easy maintenance and efficient implementation.

UNIX shell:

UNIX has a simple user interface called the shell that has the power to provide the
services that the user wants. It protects the user from having to know the intricate
hardware details.

Pipes and Filters:

UNIX has facilities called Pipes and Filters which permit the user to create complex
programs from simple programs.
Utilities:

UNIX has over 200 utility programs for various functions. New utilities can be built
effortlessly by combining existing utilities.

Software Development Tools:

UNIX offers an excellent variety of tools for software development for all phases,
from program editing to maintenance of software,

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