macOS is No Longer UNIX

· Bryan Lunduke · Oct. 22, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
Operating Systems macos apple software development
Summary
Apple's UNIX certification for macOS expired in August and has not been renewed, marking a significant shift for the operating system moving away from its UNIX roots. The author discusses the implications of this change.
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