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Install Unix OS on Windows Guide

The document provides an overview of the Unix operating system, highlighting its development in the 1970s and its significance as a foundation for various OS like Ubuntu and Solaris. It details the installation process of Unix on Windows, including changing the boot order and using the Windows 10 installation tool. Unix is noted for its multitasking capabilities, stability, and command-line interface, making it suitable for enterprise-level computing.

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Install Unix OS on Windows Guide

The document provides an overview of the Unix operating system, highlighting its development in the 1970s and its significance as a foundation for various OS like Ubuntu and Solaris. It details the installation process of Unix on Windows, including changing the boot order and using the Windows 10 installation tool. Unix is noted for its multitasking capabilities, stability, and command-line interface, making it suitable for enterprise-level computing.

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Experiment – 8

Installation of Unix Family OS

Introduction of UNIX
Unix is an Operating System that is truly the base of all Operating Systems like
Ubuntu, Solaris, POSIX, etc. It was developed in the 1970s by Ken Thompson,
Dennis Ritchie, and others in the AT&T Laboratories. It was originally meant for
programmers developing software rather than non-programmers.
Unix and the C were found by AT&T and distributed to government and
academic institutions, which led to both being ported to a wider variety of
machine families than any other operating system. The main focus that was
brought by the developers in this operating system was the Kernel. Unix was
considered to be the heart of the operating System. System Structure of Unix OS
are as follows:
UNIX is a family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems
developed in the mid-1960s at Bell Labs. It was originally developed for mini
computers and has since been ported to various hardware platforms. UNIX has a
reputation for stability, security, and scalability, making it a popular choice for
enterprise-level computing.
The basic design philosophy of UNIX is to provide simple, powerful tools that
can be combined to perform complex tasks. It features a command-line interface
that allows users to interact with the system through a series of commands, rather
than through a graphical user interface (GUI).

How to install Unix on Windows?


There are two ways to use Linux on a Windows computer. You can either install
the full Linux OS alongside Windows, or if you are just starting with Linux for
the first time, the other easy option is that you run Linux virtually with making
any change to your existing Windows setup.
Steps of Installation:
Change your computer's boot order. Once you have access to your computer’s
BIOS/UEFI you’ll need to locate the settings for boot order.
You need the Windows 10 installation tool to be higher up on the list than the
device’s current boot drive: this is the SSD or HDD that your existing OS is stored
on.
You should move the drive with the installer files to the very top of the boot order
menu. Now, when you restart your device the Windows 10 installer should load
up first.
Restart your device. Save your settings in the BIOS/UEFI and reboot your device.
Complete the installation. Your device should now load up the Windows 10
installation tool on restart. This will guide you through the rest of the installation
process.

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