Networking An Optical Fiber Computer Data File Using UNIX(R)
21 October 1988
An optical fiber is a thin, highly transparent strand of glass slightly larger than a single strand of human hair, but 2-3 times stronger than steel wire of comparable size. Glass fibers can easily transport billions of bits of information each second of voice, video and data signals with minimal signal distortion. This talk describes how a succinct optical fiber data file can easily be networked or shared among multi-computer users. Networking is accomplished by manipulating the sophisticated file utilities contained within the UNIX(R) operating system. In addition to simultaneous file sharing, UNIX(R) data files can be instantly tailored to each user's individual requirements for retrieving storing, sorting and editing computer data. UNIX(R) is a trademark of AT&T Bell Laboratorie