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UNIX Presentation 10 Minutes

UNIX is a multiuser, multitasking operating system developed in the 1970s, serving as the foundation for many modern operating systems like Linux and macOS. Key features include its portability, security, and command line interface, while its architecture consists of a kernel, shell, file system, and various utilities. UNIX remains relevant today, used in web servers, databases, and embedded systems, making it valuable for improving system-level skills.

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UNIX Presentation 10 Minutes

UNIX is a multiuser, multitasking operating system developed in the 1970s, serving as the foundation for many modern operating systems like Linux and macOS. Key features include its portability, security, and command line interface, while its architecture consists of a kernel, shell, file system, and various utilities. UNIX remains relevant today, used in web servers, databases, and embedded systems, making it valuable for improving system-level skills.

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Introduction to UNIX

Understanding the Foundation of


Modern Operating Systems
Presented by: Your Name
What is UNIX?
• • A multiuser, multitasking operating system
• • Developed in the 1970s at AT&T Bell Labs
• • Foundation for many OS like Linux, macOS,
Solaris
Key Features of UNIX
• • Multitasking & Multiuser capabilities
• • Portability (runs on various hardware)
• • Security and stability
• • Command Line Interface (CLI)
UNIX Architecture
• • Kernel: Core of the OS
• • Shell: Interface between user and kernel
• • File System: Organizes data hierarchically
• • Utilities: Basic tools for file manipulation,
process control
Common UNIX Commands
• ls - Lists files and folders
• cd - Changes directory
• pwd - Shows current path
• cp, mv, rm - File operations
• man - Manual/help command
File System Hierarchy
• • Root (/) is the starting point
• • Key directories:
• - /bin: essential commands
• - /home: user directories
• - /etc: config files
• - /var: logs and variable data
Shell Scripting Basics
• • Automates tasks using .sh files
• • Example:
• #!/bin/bash
• echo "Hello, UNIX!"
• • Used for backups, monitoring, scheduling
UNIX vs Linux
• Feature | UNIX | Linux
• ------------|--------------|--------
• Ownership | Proprietary | Open source
• Cost | Expensive | Free
• Usage | Enterprise | Servers, personal use
Where is UNIX Used Today?
• • Web servers (Apache, NGINX)
• • Databases (Oracle)
• • macOS (built on BSD UNIX)
• • Embedded systems (routers, IoT)
Conclusion
• • UNIX is the foundation of many modern OS
• • Learning UNIX improves your system-level
skills
• • Still relevant in today’s tech world

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