unix-likesystem
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪks laɪk ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˈjuːnɪks laɪk ˈsɪstəm/
A computer system that works in a way similar to Unix.
The server runs a Unix-like system that the engineers manage remotely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An operating system family that follows Unix design principles without being officially certified as Unix.
Linux and the BSDs are well-known Unix-like systems.
3. A software environment that mimics Unix behavior for compatibility.
The emulator provides a Unix-like system on top of the host OS.
4. A computing platform sharing Unix conventions such as a hierarchical file system and command-line tools.
Developers prefer a Unix-like system for its scripting tools.