unixderivative
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪks dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
US /ˈjuːnɪks dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
A Unix derivative is a computer system made by changing or copying an older system called Unix.
Many modern operating systems are a Unix derivative that grew from the original Unix code.
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2. A software project that borrows heavily from Unix design ideas without using its code.
That teaching kernel is a Unix derivative in spirit, though it shares no original code.
3. A company or product line that branched off from the original Unix business.
The firm began as a Unix derivative after splitting from AT&T's licensing arm.
4. In general use, anything that developed out of something older and larger.
The new club is a Unix derivative of the original fan group, keeping the same rules.