Critical Review of Impact of UNIX in Development of Military Computing Paradigms

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Atti Manga Devi,

  • Yamuna Mundru,

  • Manas Kumar Yogi,

  1. Assistant Professor, Information Technology, Department Pragati Engineering College (A), Surampalem, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, CSE-AI & ML Department Pragati Engineering College (A), Surampalem, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, CSE Department Pragati Engineering College (A), Surampalem, Uttar Pradesh, India

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The evolution of military computing systems has been profoundly influenced by the integration and continuous advancement of UNIX operating systems since their inception in the early 1970s. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the pivotal role UNIX has played in shaping the foundational architecture of modern military computing—spanning areas such as command-and-control infrastructures, real-time data processing, mission-critical software, and cybersecurity protocols. By tracing the historical development and technical progression of UNIX within military environments, this review underscores the enduring relevance of its core principles, including modularity, portability, scalability, and robust security features. Furthermore, it explores the significant transition from proprietary UNIX variants to open-source UNIX-like systems, particularly Linux, which now power the majority of defense-related computational platforms. Recent studies and data reveal that Linux-based systems accounted for over 85% of new military computing deployments as of 2023, indicating a strong strategic shift toward open, flexible, and cost-effective solutions. Finally, the paper discusses emerging trends, potential vulnerabilities, and the ongoing adaptation of UNIX-based systems to meet future military demands.

Keywords: UNIX, military computing, operating systems, cybersecurity, control systems

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Atti Manga Devi, Yamuna Mundru, Manas Kumar Yogi. Critical Review of Impact of UNIX in Development of Military Computing Paradigms. Journal of Advances in Shell Programming. 2025; 12(02):-.
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Volume 12
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Received 26/05/2025
Accepted 25/06/2025
Published 08/08/2025
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