"unixification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Unix + -ification Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Unix|ification}} Unix + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unixification (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Adaptation to the norms or standards of the Unix operating system. Tags: uncountable
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