Difference between Unix and Linux

snele · 11-03-2009, 05:06 PM

What is the difference between Linux and Unix?

pljvaldez · 11-03-2009, 05:25 PM

They're quite similar, but may have some differences in file structures, command line tools, administration tools, etc. Check out the Wikipedia articles on each one and you'll get some history.

Samael · 11-03-2009, 05:25 PM

Unix - Originated in late 60's and is not free (except OpenSolaris).

Linux - is based on the kernal that was created by Linus Torvalds (released 1991) and is open source. Linux comes packaged with many GNU applications, hence some people call it GNU/Linux.

rgriffiths · 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM

I've been using both for some 10 years, and have yet to find a (significant) difference.

chrism01 · 11-03-2009, 06:29 PM

Each *nix is different at the admin level in one or more ways. From the programmer's pt of view, at the cli, they are very similar.
For a really good book that shows the differences between various Unices & Linux at the Admin level, this http://www.amazon.com/Unix-Linux-Sys.../dp/0131480057 is very good.
This http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix-like is a good explanation. Strictly speaking, to be called 'Unix' you have to pay to be certified; again, see that page.
Linux derivatives tree http://www.kde-files.org/CONTENT/con...218-gldt76.png

XavierP · 11-03-2009, 06:30 PM

Scroll to the bottom of this very page and see a list of threads already in existence asking this very question.

jefro · 11-03-2009, 09:56 PM

I never tried diff linux unix

SaintDanBert · 11-03-2009, 10:15 PM

Take a look here:
http://www.unix.org/what_is_unix/history_timeline.html

prentmee · 11-04-2009, 10:29 AM

This doesn't exactly answer your question but I love the way it is documented out.

http://www.levenez.com/unix/