History of Linux/Unix/GNU

[lukjad]

Does anyone have any links on the history of UNIX, Linux, and or GNU that they find interesting? I'm writing a short essay on the subject, and would welcome any input any of you may have. I will list the links I have already in a separate text document.

Scope:

This is mainly on the history on GNU/Linux, starting from the UNIX days. (I know it is not a direct descendant, but I wish to at least mention it.) I don't really want branch go into things like BSD and Mac too much, but if you have any interesting links, I still would appreciate them.

EDIT:

Sorry for the delay, but my Internet suddenly died. Here`s the list.

[Jimleko211]

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNIX

All very fascinating things if you have the patience to read through it all.

[saulgoode]

http://emoglen.law.columbia.edu/my_pubs/anarchism.html

[MikeTheC]

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4613/patdoc01.png

Ah, so it's the history of UNIX and Linux is it, eh? You really want to know? Alright, well I'll tell you, but don't let it get out or U.N.I.T. will have -- what is it you Americans call it, a "conniption fit" -- and a real field day with all the explanations they'll have to do. I mean, I remember that whole Parliament Finance scandal of the early 2000s -- hmm... maybe I shouldn't mention that, just in case it hasn't happened yet -- but anyhow if you think that was something, wait 'til you see MI6 and the Defense Ministry's reaction. Oh, my giddy aunt!

[Elfy]

I will list the links I have already in a separate text document. I should do that then - 2 reasons. Firstly it will let others know what you already have and secondly it will stop this being a problem
While we are happy to serve as a resource for hints and for asking questions when you get stuck and need a little help, the Ubuntu Forums should not be thought of as a homework service.

[forrestcupp]

No more links unless you ask nicely in PirateSpeek.

[cariboo]

Slashdot (http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/06/07/1619231/Unix-Turns-40?art_pos=20), has some more links.

[lukjad]

I should do that then - 2 reasons. Firstly it will let others know what you already have and secondly it will stop this being a problem

Yes, thanks for pointing that out. Unfortunately, my Internet connection died suddenly, and only after did I remember to upload. Anyway, it`s there now.


No more links unless you ask nicely in PirateSpeek.

Yarrr! Me hearties, I be much appreciatin`it iff'n ye could be givin' me any yarns that ye be knowin' on th' subject o; UNIX o' on Linux from th' good ole days. Be ye havin' anythin'? Arr!


http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4613/patdoc01.png

Ah, so it's the history of UNIX and Linux is it, eh? You really want to know? Alright, well I'll tell you, but don't let it get out or U.N.I.T. will have -- what is it you Americans call it, a "conniption fit" -- and a real field day with all the explanations they'll have to do. I mean, I remember that whole Parliament Finance scandal of the early 2000s -- hmm... maybe I shouldn't mention that, just in case it hasn't happened yet -- but anyhow if you think that was something, wait 'til you see MI6 and the Defense Ministry's reaction. Oh, my giddy aunt!

YARR! I be no...
I mean I'm not American, I am CANADIAN! :D

[t0p]

I see from the attached text file that you already have the Bell Labs' history (aka The Creation of the UNIX Operating System. That's the ultimate source for Unix history.

Another good one (it makes for lighter reading and contains useful links) is Nick Moffitt's $7 History of Unix (http://crackmonkey.org/unix.html).

Wikipedia is also useful - not so much the actual articles, more the links at the end of each article.

Unix/GNU/Linux history is a fascinating subject. I never tire of reading new texts about the events at Bell Labs and Berkeley. That's the geek in me I guess!

[Sealbhach]

If you haven't already, watch the movie Revolution OS - because it's a very enjoyable movie.

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[LowSky]

Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
by Linus Torvalds and David Diamond

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Fun-Story-Accidental-Revolutionary/dp/0066620732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244492754&sr=8-1

[lukjad]

I see from the attached text file that you already have the Bell Labs' history (aka The Creation of the UNIX Operating System. That's the ultimate source for Unix history.

Another good one (it makes for lighter reading and contains useful links) is Nick Moffitt's $7 History of Unix (http://crackmonkey.org/unix.html).

Wikipedia is also useful - not so much the actual articles, more the links at the end of each article.

Unix/GNU/Linux history is a fascinating subject. I never tire of reading new texts about the events at Bell Labs and Berkeley. That's the geek in me I guess!
Thanks for that. It looks like good reading. :)

[lukjad]

If you haven't already, watch the movie Revolution OS - because it's a very enjoyable movie.

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I'll see if I can find a copy. :)


Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
by Linus Torvalds and David Diamond

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Fun-Story-Accidental-Revolutionary/dp/0066620732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244492754&sr=8-1

Hmmm... I was planning on buying that. I'll have to look for it. Thanks!

[glotz]

The interesting parts are behind the link in my signature below.

[rookcifer]

One of the best books on the subject written by Eric S Raymond can be found online for free, here. (http://catb.org/~esr/writings/taoup/html/) Chapter 2 gives a nice overview of UNIX history.

[hansdown]

Revolution OS is enjoyable.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7707585592627775409

[t0p]

One of the best books on the subject written by Eric S Raymond can be found online for free, here. (http://catb.org/~esr/writings/taoup/html/) Chapter 2 gives a nice overview of UNIX history.

Ah yes, The Art Of Unix Programming. Research into the workings of the telephone system led me to read TAUP - which led me to get a shell account on freeshell.org (http://freeshell.org) (good ol' UNIX boxen) - which led me to try Linux - which led me to Ubuntu and these fine forums. esr has a lot to answer for!!

[lukjad]

One of the best books on the subject written by Eric S Raymond can be found online for free, here. (http://catb.org/~esr/writings/taoup/html/) Chapter 2 gives a nice overview of UNIX history.

Thanks!


Revolution OS is enjoyable.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7707585592627775409

I'm watching it. Too bad I can't just shove it in with the rest. :)