Linux Vs Unix?
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Unix is a family of multitasking, multi–user computer operating systems. It was developed at AT&T Bell Labs by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie in 1969. Unix is used within the Internet and is found in most large computer systems including Mac OS X and Linux. Linux is a UNIX–like open source operating system created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and is now the most widely used general–purpose operating system. The main benefit of using Linux is its philosophy of open source technology which gives developers access to the source code and allows them to modify and enhance the software without any charge. This means that there are hundreds of distributions available that can be tailored and customized for various purposes. There are also many applications developed for Linux which are free of charge, making it an ideal choice for people who need a reliable OS that won‘t cost them money.