Why Was Unix Created?
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What is the purpose of Unix?

Unix is a multi-user operating system which allows more than one person to use the computer resources at a time. It was originally designed as a time-sharing system to serve several users simultaneous.

What was Unix originally written for?

Unix was originally meant to be a convenient platform for programmers developing software to be run on it and on other systems, rather than for non-programmers.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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