14 Unix 7. It’s documented. 8. It’s written in a high-level language. 9. X and Motif make Unix as user-friendly and simple as the Macintosh. 10. Processes are cheap. 11. It invented: • the hierarchical file system • electronic mail • networking and the Internet protocols • remote file access • security/passwords/file protection • finger • uniform treatment of I/O devices. 12. It has a productive programming environment. 13. It’s a modern operating system. 14. It’s what people are asking for. 15. The source code: • is available • is understandable • you buy from your manufacturer actually matches what you are running. You’ll find most of these myths discussed and debunked in the pages that follow.

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