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  1. Unix - Wikipedia

    Unix (/ ˈjuːnɪks / ⓘ, 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 …

  2. UNIX | Definition, Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · UNIX, multiuser computer operating system. In the late 20th century UNIX was widely used for Internet servers, workstations, and mainframe computers. The main features …

  3. The UNIX System -- History and Timeline -- UNIX History

    Universities, research institutes, government bodies and computer companies all began using the powerful UNIX system to develop many of the technologies which today are part of a UNIX …

  4. Introduction to UNIX System - GeeksforGeeks

    Nov 15, 2025 · UNIX is a multitasking and multiuser operating system designed to provide a stable, secure, and efficient computing environment. It was originally developed at AT&T Bell …

  5. What is Unix? Operating System Guide & History

    What is Unix? Complete guide to the Unix operating system, its history, architecture, and why it became the foundation for modern computing systems.

  6. What is Unix? - TechTarget

    Feb 9, 2022 · 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 …

  7. What Is Unix? - Computer Hope

    Sep 7, 2025 · Origins and features of Unix, operating system developed in the late 1960s by Multics at Bell Labs. Explore its history, command line nature, and distributions.

  8. What Is Unix? - Cyberly

    Developed in the late 1960s and refined through decades of innovation, Unix has become the bedrock of countless modern systems, from enterprise servers to smartphones. This article …

  9. What is Unix? A Beginner's Guide to the Operating System

    Nov 28, 2025 · According to W3Techs, UNIX is used by 81.7% of all the websites whose Operating Systems they know. However, despite its widespread use worldwide, it is still …

  10. History of Unix - Wikipedia

    The history of Unix dates back to the mid-1960s, when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bell Labs, and General Electric were jointly developing an experimental time-sharing operating …