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Linux is an open source operating system used on computers that would generally run Windows OS. There are many versions of Linux being developed by various interest groups.
OSX is a proprietary system owned by Apple that generally runs on Apple computers. There is only one 'current' OSX released by Apple at any one time. OSX is not used on iPhones, iPods, or iPads.
Both systems are related to Unix.
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What is the difference between Windows Unix and Linux?
what are similarities and differences between linux and unix?
Which of these platforms are free A. WINDOWS B. LINUX C. MAC OSX D. SUN SOLARIS?
Linux The others are proprietary.
Which OS is Microsoft using DOS or UNIX or Linux or osx?
None of the above.
What is difference between EL4 and EL5?
What is the difference between Redhat Linux EL4 and EL5.
Can Linux be put on Mac books?
Yes! You can Run OSX (mac) and linux at the same time with a virtual machine. I perfer Parallels.
List three well-known OSse?
OSX or OS 10 Linux Windows
3 Different types of operating systems in current use?
Linux, Windows, OSX
List three well-know OS?
MS Windows, MAC OSX, and GNU/Linux.
What Operating Systems include the Java Virtual Machine?
Windows, Solaris, Linux, & Apple OSX...
What is the Mac OS'X?
OSX is a Operating system derived from BSD, and thus unix... Unbuntu can be skinned to look like and behave like OSX (I did that in about 15 minuets) OSX in a sense is a Desktop environment, but is very resource intensive in contrast to openbox. (If you do it right, a computer running Linux and openbox can boot to login in 15 seconds) (Linux is a derivative of UNIX) So basically, OSX is a way for you to have your computer do the work you want it to do.
What is the difference between shells in Linux?
There are many shells available for Linux; you need to be specific about the ones you want to compare.
When is the boot sequence completed on a computer?
When it finishes booting. (Starting Windows\Mac OSX\Linux\Other)
