Related Terms • Unix • Linux Distributions

Definition: Unix is not a single operating system. It is in fact a general name given to dozens of operating systems by different companies, organizations, or groups of individuals. These variants of Unix are referred to as "flavors". Although based on the same core set of Unix commands, different flavors can have their own unique commands and features, and may be designed to work with different types of hardware. Linux is often considered a Unix flavor.

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