Apple has removed macOS from The Open Group's official Unix Trademarked brand registry, meaning macOS is no longer certified as a conforming Unix system. The Open Group confirmed that Apple itself initiated the removal.
Background
The Open Group maintains the Unix trademark and certifies systems as 'UNIX' if they meet its standards. This registry has historically included macOS since its inception as Mac OS X, giving Apple the right to market it as a Unix system. The removal appears to be driven by Apple's potential dissatisfaction with certification requirements or brand usage constraints.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Oct 10, 2026 at 06:57 PM
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- 7.0 / 10