Linux is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution.

Is Unix and Linux same?

Linux is an operating system which is developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. The name “Linux” originates from the Linux kernel. Unix is a portable, multi-tasking, a multi-user operating system developed by AT&T. ...

What is meant by Unix and Linux?

Linux refers to the kernel of the GNU/Linux operating system. More generally, it refers to the family of derived distributions. Unix refers to the original operating system developed by AT&T. More generally, it refers to family of derived operating systems.