- Published on June 10, 2019
- In Deep Tech
Unix Vs Linux: How These Two Operating Systems Are Different
- By Harshajit Sarmah
Over the years, the software industry has witnessed incredible transformations —whether its closed source or open source. And, open source seems to be more dominating as Linux has been a significant player in the software space for decades, and it's hard for other OS to be as feasible as Linux. However, Linux would never come to reality if Unix wasn’t there.
If you are a Linux enthusiast, you would definitely know about UNIX or at least have heard of Unix or Unix-like. This operating system has a much richer history — something beyond just C programming. It dates back to the late 1960s when a team of programmers at AT&T Bell Labs were coding a multi-tasking, multi-user operating system. And in the early 1970s they decided to rewrite the program, and today it is the root of a f
📣 Want to advertise in AIM? Book here
Harshajit Sarmah
Harshajit is a writer / blogger / vlogger. A passionate music lover whose talents range from dance to video making to cooking. Football runs in his blood. Like literally!
He is also a self-proclaimed technician and likes repairing and fixing stuff. When he is not writing or making videos, you can find him reading books/blogs or watching videos that motivate him or teaches him new things.
Related Posts
Building an AI Economy That Includes Everyone
“What we’re seeing is that accessibility-driven design often solves a broader problem. It’s not charity. It’s engineering.”
Top 10 Companies That Crowned Hyderabad as India’s Greenfield GCC Leader in 2025
Telangana has attracted over 75 greenfield GCCs in 2025, compared with 40-plus in Karnataka.
The AI Coding Gold Rush Ends Where Harness Begins
“Only 30% of software engineering happens on the laptop. The real 70% starts after you commit the code,” says Jyoti
How Gradient-Boosting is Quietly Powering India’s Research Push
From groundwater and slopes to carbon sinks, tools like CatBoost are enabling Indian scientists to extract insights and drive sustainability.
India’s Data Centre Boom Is Running Into a Talent Wall
With capacity expected to more than double this decade, the industry is investing in training as graduates struggle to meet
This Firm Wants to be the ‘Next Big Disruptor’ in Networking
Arrcus positions itself as a horizontal software layer that can run across different types of networking hardware.
Will 2026 be the year of AI IPOs?
With CoreWeave’s listing and Fractal Analytics going for an IPO, an array of AI companies are now looking to raise
Fighting Deepfakes May Not Be a Technology Problem
Defenders must be active at all times, while attackers need only one opportunity.
Download the easiest way to
stay informed
stay informed
