Explain different types of Unix systems.



Explain different types of Unix systems...

Answer / Dhananjay Singh

Unix is a popular family of multiuser, multitasking operating systems. There are several variants of the Unix system, each with its own specific characteristics and implementations. Some common types include:

1. System V (System V Release 4, also known as SVR4)
2. BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution)
3. Linux - an open-source Unix-like operating system based on the Linux kernel
4. AIX (Advanced Interactive Executive) developed by IBM for their RS/6000 and Power Systems hardware platforms
5. Solaris - Sun Microsystems' implementation of Unix, now owned by Oracle

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