Computer · 1990 · 68 citations · 6 references
EngineeringComputer ArchitectureX-kernel SupportsSystems EngineeringPhysical LayerFuture InternetOs-level VirtualizationComputer EngineeringNetwork FunctionsNetworked Computer SystemsInternet ResourcesComputer ScienceUniform AccessNetwork ConnectivityCommunication ProtocolsNetwork CommunicationsOperating SystemsNetwork Communication ProtocolCloud ComputingBusinessExperimental Operating SystemUnikernelsTransport LayerSystem SoftwareInterconnectsNetwork Systems
x-kernel is an experimental operating system for personal workstations that allows uniform access to resources throughout a nationwide internet: an interconnection of networks similar to the TCP/IP internet. This network is also called the National Research and Education Network (NREN). The x-kernel supports a library of protocols, and it accesses different resources with different protocol combinations. In addition, two user-level systems that give users an integrated and uniform interface to resources have been built on top of the x-kernel. These two systems-a file system and a command interpreter-hide differences among the underlying protocols.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
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