Unix Features and Advantages

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 hierarchile 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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See Also
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