macOS

macOS fundamentals

Core concepts of Apple macOS.

Terms

4 terms

  • Darwin

    Darwin is the open-source Unix-like core of macOS, combining the XNU kernel, BSD libraries and system utilities beneath Apple's proprietary interface layers.

  • Mac

    Mac, originally Macintosh, is Apple's line of personal computers that run macOS, designed together as one hardware and software platform.

  • macOS

    macOS is the Unix-based desktop operating system for Mac computers, combining the Darwin core with the Aqua interface, Finder, Dock and menu bar.

  • XNU

    XNU is the hybrid kernel of macOS and other Apple operating systems, combining the Mach microkernel, a BSD layer and the I/O Kit driver framework.