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What is the purpose of -a in unix?
This includes the presence of a switch or option - in this case the 'a' option. Every command in Unix is free to interpret what they means differently as there is no universal meaning for this switch.
The Unix and Linux service the runs in the background is known as the?
Any Linux/Unix process that runs in the background is called a 'daemon' process. The word derives from the Greek meaning "worker".
What is Daemon Process in unix?
The word daemon is a word of Greek derivation meaning "worker". Daemon processes in Unix are background tasks that do things, such as printing, networking, task scheduling, etc.
Is GNU an acronym a pun on 'new' or what?
GNU is a what is known as a recursive acronym, meaning an acronym that refers back to itself. GNU is a computer operating system similar to the Unix operating system; the acronym stands for "GNU's Not Unix".
Could UNIX can run without the desktop?
If you are referring to the desktop as being a graphical user interface then Unix is capable of running without it. A GUI was a more recent addition to Unix, meaning that the earlier versions just used a command line and had no desktop environment at all. Today, you can install versions of Unix or Linux that do not have a graphical component at all, and several administrators (such as myself) prefer not to use a desktop.
What is uucp?
UUCP is the abbriviation of Unix to Unix copy. It is worldwide email system called UUCP or Unix to Unix copy.This email system was developed for the operating system called Unix.
Is UNIX based on Linux?
No, but Linux is based on Unix since Linux is a Unix clone.
Who is Unix work performed by?
Unix work is performed by users of the unix system, for application and system programs, or anything that requires a Unix system.
What is the meaning of UNIX in terms of computer?
Unix used to be known as "Unics" which stood for "UNiplexed Information and Computing System" Now, Unix covers a vast amount of operating systems such as, Linux, FreeBSD, and Solairis. The real question is, how can something that is "Uni" or "Uniplexed" represent multiple platforms? Unix doesn't really mean any one thing in particular. Unix is a sidesplitting pun to a previous system, called "Multics" (Multiplexed Information and Computing system) The name is merely a spin off of "Multics"
When do the wild cards loses its meaning in unix?
Wildcards can lose their meaning in at least two ways; if the character is escaped by a backslash (\) or on the command line if used within single quotes (').
What is a Unix Computer?
A computer that runs Unix.
What are the socket types in UNIX?
Unix commands
