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This article is about Unix and Linux operating system to share with you what is the difference, the editor feels very practical, so share with you to learn, I hope you can get something after reading this article, say no more, follow the editor to have a look.

Now there are many kinds of operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, Unix, etc., but in many people's consciousness, Unix and Linux belong to the same, so what is the difference between them? Let me give you a detailed introduction.

What is Unix? What are the characteristics?

Most operating systems are inspired by Unix, but Unix is also inspired by the Multics system, which is not yet completed.

As an operating system, Unix is mainly used in servers, workstations, and can also be used in personal computers. Creating the Internet, creating computer networks or clients all play a very important role.

Support for multitasking

Compared with Multics, it is easier to control.

All data is stored in plain text

The tree saves a single root file

Access to multiple user accounts

What are the characteristics of Linux?Linux?

Is an open source operating system based on the principle of the Unix system, it is a free download system, can be downloaded from the outside, you can add and expand the source code, different from the current paid system, this is the biggest advantage.

The Linux system was developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and is treated as a hobby. One of the main reasons Linux started dealing with Unix was the simplicity of the system.

Run more than one task at a time

A program may consist of one or more processes, each of which may have one or more threads

Multi-user, so it can run multiple user programs

Personal accounts are protected by appropriate authorization

So the accounts have precisely defined the control of the system

What is the difference between Unix and Linux operating system? the editor believes that there are some knowledge points that we may see or use in our daily work. I hope you can learn more from this article. For more details, please follow the industry information channel.

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