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RE: Is the New Mac OS/WinNT Unix based?

NT's kernel is VERY unix like, it was designed by a group of people who
were involved in several diferent unix kernel design teams.  However one
cannot draw immediate parallels like customizability and the like, it IS
Microsoft after all and if anyone could get their source code they might
make less money.  If you try, you can effectively use NT on a command
line basis as most services can be controlled in this manner.

	The new MacOS is in the same boat, going with a unix like kernel
as an approach to true multitasking which they have lacked while being
able to support a lot of the older and loved apps.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Nordstrom [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 7:35 AM
To: 
Subject: Is the New Mac OS/WinNT Unix based?

I've heard that the new Mac OS will be based on a Unix-type kernal. 
I've also heard similiar claims that NT is more Unix-like than 95.  Are
these claims correct and if so what does "Type" or "like" really mean. 
Could either suplant Linux as a wearable favorite (ignoring the size
factor by presuming either could be cut to the core if necessary)?

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Bill Nordstrom
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