Advent of Computing Episode 5 - Unix for the People, Part 2
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Jun 2, 2019 Exploring the birth and fundamentals of UNIX, highlighting its impact on modern operating systems like macOS and Windows 10. Discussing Unix's evolution, C language compatibility, and fellowship among programmers. Delving into Unix's innovative use of pipes and program interconnectivity, showcasing its transformative influence on computing.
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Early UNIX-based OS attempts
- In 1980, Microsoft released Xenix, a UNIX-based OS for 16-bit computers.
- Apple later released AUX, another UNIX-based OS, in 1995 for Mac computers.
UNIX's influence
- Both Apple and Microsoft's operating systems, macOS and iOS, have UNIX roots.
- This repeated return suggests UNIX's enduring value.
Space Travel and UNIX's origins
- When Bell Labs left Project MAC, Ken Thompson lost access to the mainframes he used for his game, Space Travel.
- He ported it to a PDP-7 at Bell Labs, leading to the development of UNIX.