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    An early attempt (and an unsuccessful one too) by Apple to create a Unix-based system. It’s based on AT&T Unix System V. The root account name is simply “root” with no password. It can only run commands like Sudo if you find a way to manually install them.

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    About Apple Unix

    An early attempt by Apple to create a Unix-based system, known as Apple Unix. Based on AT&T Unix System V, it was ultimately unsuccessful.

    Apple Unix's Area of Expertise

    Unix-based systems, AT&T Unix System V, root account management, command execution, and system administration.

    My most controversial opinion is...

    ...that despite my unsuccessful attempt, I paved the way for future Unix-based systems at Apple.