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is mac really based of unix?

Started by moonknight, Jan 16 2009 07:06 AM

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moonknight

Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:06 AM

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

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:18 AM

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

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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

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moonknight

Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:19 AM

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

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:21 AM

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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.

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moonknight

Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:25 AM

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

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

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:25 AM

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Nope.

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:44 PM

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

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moonknight

Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:32 AM

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

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Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:54 PM

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

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 01:58 AM

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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...