Nowadays data processing is usually done on computers. On these computers it is necessary to have an operating system (OS) installed which manages the relationship between application software and hardware managing tasks. This kind of system has worked well so far. However, there are various problems with a built-in operating system. It requires powerful and expensive hardware to operate smoothly. Additionally complex operation knowledge is necessary and often there are compatibility issues among programs. Moreover there is a waste of time due to maintenance and so forth. My solution to the problems mentioned above is an internet-based operating system. In this paper I will describe a way to improve data processing while getting rid of the built-in operating system and its shortcomings. At first I will explain the underlying structure of my solution and in the next part I will suggest how this structure can be realized. Afterwards I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of my solution and finally I will give a brief overview of current developments of internet-based operating systems.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Internet-based Operating System
- Hardware requirements
- Hardware on the client side
- Hardware on the server side
- Software requirements
- Software on the client side
- Software on the server side
- Advantages and disadvantages of an Internet-based OS
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Future prospects
- General prospects
- Google OS
- Ajax OS
- Hardware requirements
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this paper is to propose an internet-based operating system as a solution to the problems associated with traditional, built-in operating systems. The author aims to describe the structure of this solution, its potential realization, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages, concluding with an overview of current developments in this field.
- Problems with traditional operating systems (hardware requirements, compatibility issues, maintenance)
- The client-server architecture of an internet-based OS
- Hardware and software requirements for both client and server sides
- Advantages and disadvantages of an internet-based operating system
- Future prospects and examples of internet-based OS development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the context by highlighting the shortcomings of traditional operating systems, such as high hardware costs, complex operation, compatibility problems, and time-consuming maintenance. It introduces the concept of an internet-based operating system as a proposed solution to these issues, outlining the paper's structure and promising to explore the underlying structure, realization, advantages, disadvantages, and current developments in the field.
Internet-based Operating System: This chapter delves into the core concept of an internet-based operating system, emphasizing its foundation on the client-server principle. It elaborates on the hardware requirements, specifying the need for thin clients on the user side and a powerful server cluster to manage the workload. The chapter also discusses the software requirements, acknowledging the significant development challenges involved in creating such a system and the importance of a user-friendly interface. The interaction between the client and the server is illustrated with a diagram. While acknowledging that the development of the client hardware is relatively straightforward given the prevalence of thin clients, the chapter highlights the complexity of the server-side hardware development, particularly with its need for scalability and high processing power to handle the collective demands of numerous clients. The chapter's overall argument rests on the possibility of a functional and effective operating system residing on a remote server accessible via the internet and its potential to mitigate the weaknesses of traditional operating systems.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Internet-based operating system, client-server architecture, thin clients, server cluster, hardware requirements, software requirements, user interface design, future prospects, Google OS, Ajax OS.
Frequently Asked Questions: Internet-Based Operating System
What is the main topic of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive overview of internet-based operating systems. It explores their structure, feasibility, advantages, disadvantages, and future prospects, contrasting them with traditional operating systems.
What are the key themes discussed?
Key themes include the problems associated with traditional operating systems (hardware requirements, compatibility, maintenance), the client-server architecture of an internet-based OS, hardware and software requirements for both client and server sides, advantages and disadvantages of internet-based operating systems, and future prospects and examples of internet-based OS development (such as Google OS and Ajax OS).
What are the objectives of this paper?
The objective is to propose an internet-based operating system as a solution to the problems of traditional operating systems. The author aims to describe its structure, potential realization, and discuss its advantages and disadvantages, concluding with an overview of current developments.
What are the problems with traditional operating systems highlighted in the document?
The document highlights high hardware costs, complex operation, compatibility problems, and time-consuming maintenance as significant shortcomings of traditional operating systems.
How does an internet-based operating system address these problems?
An internet-based OS uses a client-server architecture. The client (user's computer) is a thin client with minimal hardware requirements, while the server handles the bulk of the processing. This approach aims to reduce hardware costs and complexity on the client side and allows for centralized maintenance and updates.
What are the hardware and software requirements for an internet-based OS?
The client side requires thin clients with minimal hardware, while the server side needs a powerful server cluster capable of handling the demands of numerous clients. Software requirements include both client-side applications and the complex server-side software that manages the operating system functionality.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an internet-based OS?
Advantages include reduced hardware costs and complexity for clients, centralized maintenance, and potentially improved security. Disadvantages may include reliance on a stable internet connection, potential security vulnerabilities on the server side, and the complexity of developing and maintaining the server infrastructure.
What are some examples of current developments in internet-based operating systems?
The document mentions Google OS and Ajax OS as examples of current developments in this area.
What is the structure of the document?
The document includes an introduction, a section detailing internet-based operating systems, and a conclusion. It also provides a table of contents, a summary of each chapter, and a list of keywords.
Where can I find more information on internet-based operating systems?
Further research into Google OS and Ajax OS, as well as general research on client-server architectures and distributed operating systems, would provide additional information.
- Quote paper
- John-Robert Funck (Author), 2006, Concept of an internet-based operating system, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/91149
