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Old 08-02-2014
How do I know IF I have UNIX on my pc or not?
Hello!
Please, I appologise, I am sheer beginner with anyhow, and I wonder how can I know if I have unix installed on pc I work on...

Many thanks!!!
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Old 08-02-2014
Unix and Linux are Operating Systems. You are either working on Windows when it boots up or Unix/Linux. You can't have them working simultaneously. Some have dual boots, but you load to either one, not both at the same time.

So, if your computer boots up to Windows, you're on Windows. Do you have a Windows START circle on the lower left of the screen, on the Tool Tray? If so, you have Windows Installed. You can Click on the START button, right click Computer, and Left click on Properties. That will tell you what version of Windows.
Last edited by rbatte1; 08-04-2014 at 08:12 AM.. Reason: Spelling correction, unless you want a Snoopy character for an OS
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Old 08-02-2014
unix
Hello!
Thanks for the answer!
As this icon still IS in windows, would IT mention some other OS?
Can Unix com etogether with Windows?
Many thanks!
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Old 08-02-2014
It depends on what you mean by "come together" The high end versions of Microsoft Windows (Enterprise, Ultimate) have a feature called Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications which is quite comprehensive. Alternatively, you can install UWIN or Cygwin which also provide you with a Unix-like user environment.
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Old 08-02-2014
unix- list
Hello!
Please, is there a kid of a list showing which os versions can function on the same pc as unix.
Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by screenprintr
Unix and Linus are Operating Systems. You are either working on Windows when it boots up or Unix/Linux. You can't have them working simultaneously. Some have dual boots, but you load to either one, not both at the same time.

So, if your computer boots up to Windows, you're on Windows. Do you have a Windows START circle on the lower left of the screen, on the Tool Tray? If so, you have Windows Installed. You can Click on the START button, right click Computer, and Left click on Properties. That will tell you what version of Windows.
Hello!
Please, does it mean, when I start the pc, If I have unix there, I will have to CHOOSE which one to use (load) and is that the ONLY proove that I have unix on my maching?
Many thanks!!!
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Old 08-02-2014
Mate, you don't know which OS is running on YOUR computer? How can you not know that?
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Old 08-02-2014
Please, let's give pinklemon a chance to express freely
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Originally Posted by DukeNuke2
Mate, you don't know which OS is running on YOUR computer? How can you not know that?
I see it not too odd.. e.g.when you grab a new smart phone are you immediately aware of what OS it has. Perhaps pinklemon has just gotten a new computer with some OS and is not aware of its specs. We're not all abundantly technical on the first day, or even a year.

I'm afraid I don't have any better ways to find out do you have UNIX or not, just wanted to encourage to ask freely.
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