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   U·nix

   /ˈyo͞oniks/

   

   noun

   • 1. a widely used multiuser operating system: trademark "software for Unix systems"

   Word Origin 1970s: from uni- ‘one’ + a respelling of -ics, on the pattern of an earlier less compact system called Multics.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UnixUnix - Wikipedia

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   Unix (/ ˈ j uː n ɪ k s / ⓘ, YOO-niks; trademarked as UNIX) is a family of multitasking, multi-user computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix, whose development started in 1969 at the Bell Labs research center by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and others.

3. www.howtogeek.com › 182649 › htg-explains-what-is-unixWhat Is Unix, and Why Does It Matter? - How-To Geek

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   Sep 22, 2016 · Unix is an operating system that influenced many others, such as Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows NT. Learn about Unix's design, its branches, and why it matters for understanding modern computing.

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   What is Unix operating system?

   • Unix is an Operating System that is truly the base of all Operating Systems like Ubuntu, Solaris, POSIX, etc. It was developed in the 1970s by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and others in the AT&T Laboratories. It was originally meant for programmers developing software rather than non-programmers.

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   What is the difference between Linux and Unix?

   • Unix is a proprietary operating system that was originally developed by AT&T Bell Labs in the mid 1960s. The Linux kernel is monolithic, meaning that all of its services are provided by a single kernel. The Unix kernel is modular, meaning that it is made up of a collection of independent modules that can be loaded and unloaded dynamically.

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   Why is Unix so popular?

   • In addition to this new portability, which allowed Unix to quickly expand beyond Bell Labs to other research, academic, and even commercial uses, several key of the operating system's design tenets were attractive to users and programmers. For one, Ken Thompson's Unix philosophy became a powerful model of modular software design and computing.

   Linux vs. Unix: What's the difference? | Opensource.com

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   Is Unix a programming language?

   • Both Unix and the C programming language were developed by AT&T and distributed to government and academic institutions, which led to both being ported to a wider variety of machine families than any other operating system. The Unix operating system consists of many libraries and utilities along with the master control program, the kernel.

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5. www.techtarget.com › searchdatacenter › definitionWhat is Unix? - TechTarget

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   Definition. Unix. By. Robert Sheldon. Erica Mixon. What is Unix? Unix -- trademarked as UNIX -- is a multiuser, multitasking operating system (OS) designed for flexibility and adaptability. Originally developed in the 1970s, Unix was one of the first OSes to be written in the C programming language.

6. www.geeksforgeeks.org › introduction-to-unix-systemIntroduction to UNIX System - GeeksforGeeks

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   Mar 12, 2024 · UNIX is an operating system that provides simple, powerful tools for complex tasks. Learn about its history, features, structure, and differences with Linux.

7. www.britannica.com › technology › UNIXUNIX | Definition, Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   UNIX, multiuser computer operating system. In the late 20th century UNIX was widely used for Internet servers, workstations, and mainframe computers. The main features of UNIX were its simplicity, portability, multitasking and multiuser capabilities, and hierarchical file system.

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8. opensource.com › article › 18Linux vs. Unix: What's the difference? | Opensource.com

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   Oct 21, 2020 · Unix is an operating system that originated at AT&T Bell Labs in the 1970s and spawned many variants and standards. Linux is a free and open source operating system that is compatible with Unix and runs on many hardware platforms.

9. unix.org › what_is_unixWhat is UNIX

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   UNIX is a family of multitasking, multiuser operating systems that derive from the original AT&T UNIX. The Open Group defines and certifies UNIX systems based on the Single UNIX Specification, which integrates various standards and evolves over time.