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Dumping Microsoft for Unix
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.
