Dumping Microsoft for Unix

People aren't moving to a single new Unix form; rather, the Unix landscape has diverged, with enterprises using proprietary UNIX (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX) for legacy systems, macOS as a desktop/server Unix, and most moving towards Linux (a Unix-like OS) for cloud, servers, and desktops due to its open-source flexibility and wide adoption, alongside BSD variants. The trend is a shift to Unix-like systems (Linux/BSD) for general use, while keeping certified UNIX for critical enterprise needs. Where People Are Moving (and Staying)

Linux (The Dominant "Unix-Like"): The biggest shift is towards Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian) for servers, cloud infrastructure, and modern desktops, as it offers broad hardware support, customization, and open-source freedom, embodying Unix principles.

macOS (Apple's Unix): Apple's macOS is a certified UNIX, popular on desktops and creative workstations, offering a user-friendly interface built on Unix foundations.

BSD Variants (FreeBSD, OpenBSD): These open-source systems, direct descendants of Unix, remain popular for specific uses like networking, security, and as underlying systems for other technologies (like some parts of macOS).

Proprietary UNIX (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX): While declining, these are still used in specific, high-stakes enterprise environments (banking, large industry) for mission-critical tasks, though HP-UX support is ending.