Linux is far from the only free Unix-like operating system. Here is some
history of, and links to, the main contenders.
- History
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A little Unix/Linux/BSD history.
- BSD
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These are derivatives of the Berkeley Distribution of Unix:
- HURD
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The HURD microkernel is being developed by the FSF as an alternative
to the standard Unix-like kernels.
- Plan 9
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If you want to have a play with an attempt to build on the strengths of Unix,
but with a fresh start, then check out
Plan 9.
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