UNIX
- Proper noun. (alternative spelling of, Unix) .
- Proper noun. A computer operating system.
- Proper noun. A derived work of Unix that qualifies for use of the Unix trademark.
- 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.
- Proper noun. The group of Unix operating systems as a whole.
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