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#32 What is Unix?

Kopec Explains Software

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The Evolution of Unix: From Licensed Software to the Rise of Linux

This chapter explores the history of Unix, including its evolution from licensed software to the development of Berkeley software distribution (BSD), the proliferation of proprietary clones, the compatibility issues between different clones, the standardization of Unix through POSIX, and the rise of Linux as a dominant Unix alternative.

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