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UNIX V4 is back: I booted into the 1973 OS and it made me weirdly happy

I booted UNIX V4 (first C rewrite) in a PDP‑11 emulator. It feels tactile—no backspace, staggered print, slower typing, and ...
Macworld

Unix turns 40: The past, present and future of the OS

Forty years ago this summer, a programmer sat down and knocked out in one month what would become one of the most important pieces of software ever created. In August 1969, Ken Thompson, a programmer ...
Computerworld

Thinking Unix: IT strategy for the long run

Takeaway: Unix’s rock-solid reliability means that its relevant now more than ever – and Linux puts Unix’s power within reach. Unix has been around for a very long time. We remember the rampant ...
Network World

Survey: Unix has a long and healthy future, say users

Computerworld's 2009 survey on Unix use shows that the OS will be alive and kicking for some time to come. There’s no denying the importance Unix has had to IT over the years. As Unix turns 40 this ...
InfoWorld

Unix at 40: Hanging on despite strong Linux, Windows challenges

In a twist of irony, the Unix platform celebrates its 40th birthday this year, as does the man whose work probably has done more to diminish the trendiness of Unix than anyone else: Linux founder ...