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Linux kernel vs NeXTSTEP

A side-by-side look at Linux kernel and NeXTSTEP. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Linux kernel

Linux kernel

Os & Utilities

The Linux kernel is a free and open-source operating system kernel first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It serves as the core of Linux operating systems and is used widely in servers, mainframes, embedded devices, and Android smartphones.

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NeXTSTEP

NeXTSTEP

Development

NeXTSTEP was an advanced, object-oriented operating system developed by NeXT Computer in the late 1980s. It pioneered many innovative features for its time including the Mach kernel, Display PostScript, and a GUI built on top of it.

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