English
Etymology
A pun on Multics coined by Brian Kernighan.
Proper noun
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UNIX or Unix
- A computer operating system.
- A derived work of Unix that qualifies for use of the Unix trademark.
- italbrac|informal|considered incorrect A Unix-like operating system similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the Unix trademark. Such systems are not strictly considered Unix but are often commonly described as such informally.
- The group of Unix operating systems as a whole.
Translations
French: Unix
Related terms
Linux
Hurd
Minix
hu:Unix
vi:Unix
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