is mac really based of unix?

**moonknight** · 01-16-2009, 07:06 AM

as title says. is mac really based off unix????

Jordan · 01-16-2009, 07:18 AM

Yes, Mac OS X is based on FreeBSD/Unix. From the official Apple Site:

Leopard is an Open Brand UNIX 03 Registered Product, conforming to the SUSv3 and POSIX 1003.1 specifications for the C API, Shell Utilities, and Threads. Since Leopard can compile and run all your existing UNIX code, you can deploy it in environments that demand full conformance — complete with hooks to maintain compatibility with existing software.

Apple - Mac OS X Leopard - Technology - UNIX

**moonknight** · 01-16-2009, 07:19 AM

so all my my linux and unix code will work in mac???

Jordan · 01-16-2009, 07:21 AM

It will need to be compiled for that platform but yes, it should work as long as Mac OS X has the same libraries that you used in Linux/Unix.

**moonknight** · 01-16-2009, 07:25 AM

so i cant compile it in linux and expect it to work in mac???

(i know this can't be done with windows)

Jordan · 01-16-2009, 07:25 AM

Nope.

**Off** · 01-16-2009, 06:44 PM

This is one of the reasons I like Mac so well. It takes Linux/Unix and makes it look good!

**moonknight** · 01-17-2009, 05:32 AM

i like mac's multiple user interface alot but i'd take windows over it

**Off** · 01-17-2009, 05:54 PM

Really? I think Mac Leopard looks so much better than Windows and I like using the backend (Unix) as well.

**TcM** · 01-26-2009, 01:58 AM

I tried MAC.. IMO it looks too simple.. after like 1 hour I installed it, I got bored lol... I was more excited while installing it on my MSI laptop, rather than using it...