Unix/Linux
[YOO-niks / LI-nuks]
nounmasculine
Unix/Linux
1. Unix is a modular operating system originally developed in 1969; Linux is a free, open-source Unix-like kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991
Linux systems power most of the world's servers and supercomputers.
Os sistemas Linux alimentam a maioria dos servidores e supercomputadores do mundo.
2. A family of operating systems that share Unix philosophy and design principles
The Unix/Linux environment is known for its stability and security.
O ambiente Unix/Linux é conhecido por sua estabilidade e segurança.
3. The command-line interface and shell scripting environment characteristic of these systems
She learned Unix/Linux command line operations in her computer science course.
Ela aprendeu operações de linha de comando Unix/Linux em seu curso de ciência da computação.
Unix/Linux is foundational to technology culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil's growing tech sector, Linux proficiency is highly valued for server administration and software development. In the USA, Unix/Linux expertise is essential for DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud computing careers. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese technical communities, with minimal localization.
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