Unix-like operating system

Also known as UN*X, Unix variant, Unix-based, Unix-like, *NIX, Unix-like OS, Unix family, Unix

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It sits within the topics Operating system families, Unix and Unix shells.

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Definition
History
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Genetic UNIX
Trademark or branded UNIX
Other UNIXes
Compatibility layers
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A Unix-like (sometimes referred to as UN*X, *nix or *NIX) operating system is one that behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system, although not necessarily conforming to or being certified to any version of the Single UNIX Specification. A Unix-like application is one that behaves like the corresponding Unix command or shell. Although there are general philosophies for Unix design, there is no technical standard defining the term, and opinions can differ about the degree to which a particular operating system or application is Unix-like. Some well-known examples of Unix-like operating systems include Linux, FreeBSD and OpenBSD. These systems are often used on servers as well as on personal computers and other devices. Many popular applications, such as the Apache web server and the Bash shell, are also designed to be used on Unix-like systems.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Unix-like operating system” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.