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That is an interesting question. However, just because OS X is certified Unix, doesn't mean that the stripped down version of it is also Unix. To be honest, I
by Stormbringer 16y ago
That is an interesting question. However, just because OS X is certified Unix, doesn't mean that the stripped down version of it is also Unix.
To be honest, I'm not sure what value Apple got out of certifying.
Bragging rights? Even the geeks don't care. :D
Sell a few more tens of dozens of their now defunct rack units to some large corporate? yawn
Interoperability with 70s mainframes? zzzzz
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Linux being the perfect example that sometimes being 'Unixy enough' is all that matters. (Though I'd bet dollars to donuts there's someone out there in geekland who has sweated blood and tears over/because of the miniscule differences some time or other.) raises a shot glass in silent thanks to those who wentbefore us and fought for our liberty