An operating system suited for integrated broadband communications networks

Broadband communications technologies are close to maturity. Substantial changes can be therefore anticipated in the software architecture of next-generation computer networks. The consequences will be numerous. Amongst them, the classic separation between local- and wide-area networks is bound to become impractical under future circumstances. This paper pursues this argument by introducing the design of an innovative operating system suitable for future broadband networks. Special focus lays on properties of distribution, openness and scalability