BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution)

The Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) is a Unix-like operating system derived from the original Unix developed at Bell Labs. It was created and distributed by the University of California, Berkeley, starting in the late 1970s. BSD introduced many innovations, such as improved networking features and tools, which have greatly influenced modern operating systems, including Linux and macOS. Today, various BSD variants, like FreeBSD and OpenBSD, are used for servers, desktops, and embedded systems, known for their stability, security, and performance. BSD also adopts a permissive licensing model, allowing users to freely modify and distribute the software.