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Differences Between Unix-Linux

Linux and Unix have several key differences. Linux is freely distributed and open source while Unix has commercial vendors and licensing costs. Linux has a larger development community and is used widely by home users, while Unix is used more for servers and workstations. Linux supports multiple desktop environments and has fewer reported viruses than Unix. It also has faster threat detection due to its community-driven nature. Linux runs on various hardware architectures and devices while Unix runs primarily on specific server hardware. Some limitations of Linux include a lack of standard edition and patchier driver support, while limitations of Unix include an unfriendly interface and lack of consistency across versions.

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Differences Between Unix-Linux

Linux and Unix have several key differences. Linux is freely distributed and open source while Unix has commercial vendors and licensing costs. Linux has a larger development community and is used widely by home users, while Unix is used more for servers and workstations. Linux supports multiple desktop environments and has fewer reported viruses than Unix. It also has faster threat detection due to its community-driven nature. Linux runs on various hardware architectures and devices while Unix runs primarily on specific server hardware. Some limitations of Linux include a lack of standard edition and patchier driver support, while limitations of Unix include an unfriendly interface and lack of consistency across versions.

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Differences Between Unix & Linux

Basis of
Linux Unix
Difference
Linux is freely distributed, downloaded through Different flavors of Unix have
Cost magazines, Books, website, etc. There are paid different pricing depending upon
versions also available for Linux. the type of vendor.

Unix systems have different


Linux is Open Source, and thousands of programmer versions. These versions are
Development
collaborate online and contribute to its development. primarily developed by AT&T as
well as other commercial vendors.

Everyone. From home users to developers and The UNIX can be used in internet
User
computer enthusiasts alike. servers, workstations, and PCs.

Originally made to work in Bourne


Text made BASH is the Linux default shell. It offers support for Shell. However, it is now
interface multiple command interpreters. compatible with many others
software.

Linux provides two GUIs,viz., KDE and Gnome.


Common Desktop Environment and
GUI Though there are many alternatives such as Mate,
also has Gnome.
LXDE, Xfce, etc.

Linux has had about 60-100 viruses listed to date There are between 80 to 120 viruses
Viruses
which are currently not spreading. reported till date in Unix.

Threat detection and solution is very fast because


Threat Linux is mainly community driven. So, if any Linux Unix users require longer wait time,
detection user posts any kind of threat, a team of qualified to get the proper bug fixing patch.
developers starts working to resolve this threat.

Initially developed for Intel's x86 hardware


It is available on PA-RISC and
Architectures processors. It is available for over twenty different
Itanium machines.
types of CPU which also includes an ARM.

The UNIX operating system is used


Linux OS can be installed on various types of devices
Usage for internet servers, workstations &
like mobile, tablet computers.
PCs.

Feta ZFS - next generation file


Best feature Kernel update without reboot system DTrace - dynamic Kernel
Tracing

Versions Different Versions of Linux are Redhat, Ubuntu, Different Versions of Unix are HP-
Basis of
Linux Unix
Difference
OpenSuse, etc. UX, AIS, BSD, etc.

Supported file The File systems supported by file type like xfs, nfs, The File systems supported by file
type cramfsm ext 1 to 4, ufs, devpts, NTFS. types are zfs, hfx, GPS, xfs, vxfs.

Portability Linux is portable and is booted from a USB Stick Unix is not portable

The source code is not available to


Source Code The source is available to the general public
anyone.

Limitations Differences

Limitations of Linux
 There's no standard edition of Linux
 Linux has patchier support for drivers which may result in miss functioning of the entire system.
 Linux is, for new users at least, not as easy to use as Windows.
 Many of the programs we are using for Windows will only run on Linux only with the help of a
complicated emulator. For example. Microsoft Office.
 Linux is best suitable for a corporate user. It's much harder to introduce in a home setting.

Limitations of Unix
 The unfriendly, terse, inconsistent, and non-mnemonic user interface
 Unix OS is designed for a slow computer system, so you can't expect fast performance.
 Shell interface can be treacherous because typing mistake can destroy files.
 Versions on various machines are slightly different, so it lacks consistency.
 Unix does not provide any assured hardware interrupt response time, so it does not support real
time response time systems.

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