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hi guys !!!!
if any one can let me knw where i can find a unix downloadable file tat would be really helpful....
i dont mind the version , though would prefer the latest....
plz take immediate notice and help me!!!1
am in a bit of a hurry....
thank u in advance!

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Brief clarification and a few up-to-date download options. The word "UNIX" usually means two things: the trademarked, certified systems (Solaris, AIX, HP‑UX) and the broader family of "Unix‑like" systems (FreeBSD, Linux, illumos-based projects). Certified UNIX systems are vendor products subject to licensing; that distinction was noted earlier by and is codified by The Open Group's UNIX certification program. (opengroup.org)

Convenient, freely downloadable choices that behave like classic Unix:

  • FreeBSD — a complete, stable BSD distribution with built installers, a detailed handbook, and active releases. Ideal when a close-to-UNIX experience and a single cohesive base system are wanted. FreeBSD. (freebsd.org)

Easier on beginners or for widest package support: mainstream Linux distributions. Debian and Ubuntu provide well-tested ISOs, broad hardware support, and massive package repositories; they are often the fastest route to a working server or desktop. | Debian. ()

For a System‑V/Solaris lineage: Oracle Solaris remains the vendor product (watch license terms), while community projects like OpenIndiana (an illumos distribution) carry forward the OpenSolaris codebase. Historical Unix images (V5/V6/V7 and PDP‑11 kits) are preserved by archival projects referenced in the thread and collected by the Unix Heritage Society for study or SIMH emulation. mentioned OpenSolaris historically and pointed to older images; modern mirrors and archives are available. OpenIndiana | Oracle Solaris info. (openindiana.org)

Typical quick workflow (applies across projects): download the ISO from the project site, verify the checksum (sha256sum filename.iso), create a VM (VirtualBox/VMware/bhyve) or prepare install media, attach the ISO and boot, then follow the installer prompts. Allocate at least ~2 GB RAM / 20 GB disk for a desktop; smaller footprints work for servers. These steps avoid hardware surprises and make testing simple before any bare‑metal install.

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Member Avatar for jbennet

you mean the UNIX OS?

you cant just download it as it is propieratary e.g HP/UX or AIX

If you want a free system that is very like UNIX then take a look at FreeBSD

Member Avatar for jwenting

and no, we're not here at your beg and call to answer your questions immediately.

Your tone is extremely rude, suggesting you're more important than anyone else in the world.

Member Avatar for sham51

yeah i tried free bsd , thanks!!

Member Avatar for pty

hi guys !!!!
if any one can let me knw where i can find a unix downloadable file tat would be really helpful....
i dont mind the version , though would prefer the latest....
plz take immediate notice and help me!!!1
am in a bit of a hurry....
thank u in advance!

Member Avatar for jbennet

opensolaris is a pain for first time unixeres and has high requirements

Member Avatar for nytrokiss

opensolaris is a pain for first time unixeres and has high requirements

yes but why not go with linux!

Member Avatar for jbennet

yes but why not go with linux!

because he said unix, as the name says, GNU/Linux is not Unix

Member Avatar for John A

>because he said unix, as the name says, GNU/Linux is not Unix
Neither is FreeBSD, OpenSolaris, etc.. They're all clones of the original Unix creations, which are now dead.

FreeBSD is just used as a popular alternative to Unix because it's more pure (one distribution pretty well), gives a close feel to the original Unices, and has less restrictive licences for commercial software than Linux. Technically however, FreeBSD has the same relationship to Unix as Linux does to Unix.

Member Avatar for DimaYasny

AFAIK the BSD branch was derived straight from Unix, while GNU was a rewritten Unix-like independent development originally by LT

Member Avatar for jbennet

solaris is proper unix. Thats based on System V isnt it?

Member Avatar for jbennet

yeah, so basically solaris is the only true UNIX that you can freely download

Member Avatar for sillyboy

why why why?

this thread's last post was in March 07'

Member Avatar for conbot

Hey, you can download UNIX V5,V6, and V7 here:

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