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UNIX

Uniplexed Information and Computing Service

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Uniplexed Information and Computing System

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Universal Info Exchange

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Universal Interactive Executive

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Universal Network Information Exchange

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What does UNIX mean?

UNIX, UNIX system, UNIX operating system(noun)
trademark for a powerful operating system

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  • Adalove
    Universal Network Information Execution
    LikeReply2 years ago
  • Aleksandr  Kosarev
    Aleksandr Kosarev
    why am I here
    LikeReply3 years ago
  • Tariq Aziz
    Tariq Aziz
    not bad
    LikeReply6 years ago
  • Kondal Kittu
    Kondal Kittu
    kk
    LikeReply7 years ago
  • Wallace Williams
    Wallace Williams
    not really that helpful but thanks
    LikeReply7 years ago
  • Sheryff Ayew
    Sheryff Ayew
    Thanks
    LikeReply 17 years ago
  • Olakunle Omotosho Qozeem
    Olakunle Omotosho Qozeem
    its cool
    LikeReply 17 years ago
  • Omoniyi Adebisi
    Omoniyi Adebisi
    thanks
    LikeReply 17 years ago
    • STANDS4
      STANDS4
      You're welcome, Omoniyi!
      LikeReply7 years ago
  • Eng Cabdullaahi Yuusuf Maxamed
    Eng Cabdullaahi Yuusuf Maxamed
    thanks i found it
    LikeReply 28 years ago

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B Bug In Operating System
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