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Is Mac OS based on Linux Operating System?

8th May 2017, 8:44 AM
JΞΜΔ 🇨🇩👑
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Mac OS is based on a BSD code base, while Linux is an independent development of a unix-like system. This means that these systems are similar, but not binary compatible.
8th May 2017, 8:47 AM
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@JeMa You're welcome!
8th May 2017, 1:33 PM
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thank you @dave, it's helpful and not only for me
8th May 2017, 11:57 AM
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I never thought MacOS is similar to Linux, I thought MacOS is like Windows but created by Apple :/
8th May 2017, 9:04 AM
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@Calvin Wait, holy cow, man, damn, There must be a hidden Terminal does it?
8th May 2017, 1:35 PM
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@COMPL3X All android phones also based on Linux Operating System, in case you not aware.
8th May 2017, 12:02 PM
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Yes
8th May 2017, 8:50 AM
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