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From: Mark Heath
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 00:00

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mostyn (mbramley@scu.edu.au) wrote:
: How similar is linux to unix?  I want to get on or the other.  Which is
: better?  If unix, which version is better?  How much does unix cost to
: buy?  What about x windows?

As the rest of us already know, Linux is a version of unix.

Which version of unix is better, i think that like asking Which is better 
Windows, System 7, Amiga Kickstart, NeXT...
Everybody says the one they run is better so who is wrong?

Linux is FREE and so is FreeBSD.  While other Unix's cost alot, like 
Solaris x86 or SCO. BTW these versions of unix run on an x86 (ie 
80486) platform.  

And X windows (X11) is the GUI for unix but really is a method for
transmitting GUI apps over a network (yes you can run an application in
the UK and have it display here). 

Hope this helps.

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