Compare Unix and Linux

[Curt]

Well just, Do you know that what is better Linux or Unix?
Ya, I know that Linux is a flavor of Unix.

[thomas]

Hey,
Some of my thoughts on this issue are as under.

-- Linux is not the same as Unix. Simple as that. For one, Linux was written for PCs years after the original Unix. File system is different, different files, different kernel, etc.
-- Unix is, in my opinion, more solid/stable and often more secure. Of course, the issue of security is different because you give the operating system to a good admin and they can tighten it up.
-- For me, I prefer Unix (and will say consistently that Linux is _not_ Unix). I'm also the one who prefers the original/old school type of systems (or anything). I prefer text only on websites, hate html in emails, etc.
-- I also ran away from linux early on because 'everyone' ran to it as if it was so special. when well, for me, Unix is more special.

My overall opinion is that the real Unix are superior. However, there is one thing that is the most important thing ever

[stella]

Well I agree,
Everyone should use what works for them. I found that Linux was much easier to find resources and information about and on. Also there is the issue of ease of installation. Especially of late the various flavors of Linux have become extremely easy to install and initially configure. This compares to the, relatively, difficult installation of the various BSD flavors. Although, I do think that due to the increased regulation BSD is more secure than your average Linux distro.

[Sam]

Well thanks to all u guys for giving me your time.
I wanted to drive home was actually that the Unix kernel is primarily swap based while Linux is swap + patch based. What I wanted to ensure is that application wise which is better and afterwards for applications like network programming? whose implementation is better?
Thank u again