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Unix

Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.

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Unix is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.

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Canonical ID: tech_000000000000009YBMQKJVCAA1
Kind: technology
Requires context: No
Job-ad popularity: Very common · relative to linked technologies in the Queast source period
Parent: Operating Systems
Domain: Cloud and infrastructure
Category: Operating systems
Aliases: Uinx, Unicks
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13

Last reviewed 2026-09-13 · Release 2026.10.7 · Methodology

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Unix was originally developed in the 1970s by AT&T Bell Labs. It is known for its simplicity, elegance, and portability. The operating system's design is influential in the development of other systems, including Linux. Unix systems are widely used in servers, workstations, and mobile devices. Its philosophy emphasizes small, modular utilities that do one thing well.

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