UNIX

  1. Proper noun.  (alternative spelling of, Unix) .
  2. Proper noun.  A computer operating system.
  3. Proper noun.  A derived work of Unix that qualifies for use of the Unix trademark.
  4. Proper noun.  (informal, considered incorrect) A Unix-like operating system similar to Unix but not qualifying for use of the Unix trademark. Such systems are not strictly considered Unix but are often commonly described as such informally.
  5. Proper noun.  The group of Unix operating systems as a whole.

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