The primary difference is that Linux and Unix are two different Operating Systems though they both have some common commands.
Let’s talk about Linux OS first.
- The source code of Linux is freely available to it’s users.
- Linux primarily uses Graphical User Interface with an optional Command Line Interface.
- Linux OS is portable and can be executed in different hard drives.
- Linux is very flexible and can be installed on most of the home based PCs.
- Linux is used on home based PCs, Mobile Phones, Desktops, etc.
- Different version of Linux are Ubuntu, Linux Mint, RedHat, Solaris, etc.
- Linux installation is economical and doesn’t require much specific and high end hardware.
- The file systems supported by Linux are as follows:
xfs, ramfs, nfs, vfat, cramfsm, ext3, ext4, ext2, ext1, ufs, autofs, devpts, ntfs. - Linux is development by an active Linux Community worldwide.
Now comes the UNIX OS.
- The source code of Unix is not available for the general public.
- Unix primarily uses Command Line Interface.
- Unix is not portable.
- Unix has a rigid environment of the hardware. Hence, cannot be installed on every other machine.
- Unix is mainly used in Server Systems, Mainframes and High End Computers.
- Different Versions of Unix are AIS, HP-UX, BSD, Iris, etc.
- Unix installation is comparatively costlier as it requires more specific hardware circuitry.
- The file systems supported by Unix are as follows:
zfs, js, hfx, gps, xfs, vxfs. - Unix is developed by AT&T Developers.
