[unios] interessed in any clue

Tom Novelli tcn@clarityconnect.com
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:22:10 -0400


On Thu, Jun 03, 1999 at 12:15:20PM -0700, Tril wrote:
> On Thu, 3 Jun 1999 DR9731820@unimes.com.br wrote:
> 
> > I am writing a research paper for school on object oriented operating
> > system,
> > and I need some good examples to write about. I'm particulary interested
> > on showing 
> > how it works and comparing it to any other non object oriented os
> > can anyone give me a clue ?
> 
> You will need to find a more specific topic.  The term "object oriented" 
> has more than one meaning, and usually means nothing and is simply hype. 
> No "true" object oriented OS exists, in which the ENTIRE system is made of
> objects (whatever you define an object as).

Speaking of that, look at Luca Cardelli's "Everything is an Object"
presentation on (and related papers, listed in the bibliography).  It looks
a little overwhelming (math and all), but it should make a fine research
source :) It's at http://www.luca.demon.co.uk.

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Tom Novelli <tcn@tunes.org>