OS X is a Unix-like system, but it is in no way based on GNU/Linux. To add on to this, OS X isn’t just a “Unix-like”, it is certified as Unix, and can officially use the Unix trademark. OS X is Unix. … OSX does not use the Linux kernel but rather a Mach/BSD hybrid one.

Is Mac OS Linux or Unix?

macOS is a series of proprietary graphical operating systems which is provided by Apple Incorporation. It was earlier known as Mac OS X and later OS X. It is specifically designed for Apple mac computers. It is based on Unix operating system.

Is macOS and Linux the same?

Mac OS is based on a BSD code base, while Linux is an independent development of a unix-like system. This means that these systems are similar, but not binary compatible. … From a usability respect, both Operating Systems are nearly equal.