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Kopec Explains Software
#32 What is Unix?
Jan 18, 2021
Explore the history and evolution of Unix, its relationship with the C programming language, and its dominance through clones like Linux. Learn about its philosophy of specialized programs and the impact on modern operating systems. Discover the influence of Unix on innovation in the computing field.
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- Unix's philosophy emphasized slim programs that do one thing well and the use of tools to lighten programming tasks.
- Unix's influence has shaped almost every major operating system today, except for Microsoft Windows, but there is a need for more innovation in the operating system landscape.
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The Origin of Unix and its Influence
Unix originated in Bell Laboratories in the 1970s as an operating system for smaller, more refined computers. Its development was led by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. Unix's philosophy emphasized slim programs that do one thing well, the use of tools to lighten programming tasks, and the expectation that the output of one program would become the input for another. Unix and its programming language, C, became the foundation for many other operating systems and had a significant impact on computing.
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