POSIXystävälliset

POSIXystävälliset is a Finnish term that translates to "POSIX-friendly" in English. It is used to describe operating systems, applications, or software components that adhere to the POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface) standards. POSIX is a family of standards specified by the IEEE Computer Society for maintaining compatibility between operating systems. Adhering to POSIX standards ensures that software developed for one POSIX-compliant system can be easily ported and run on other POSIX-compliant systems with minimal modifications.

This concept is particularly relevant in the context of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, macOS, and various BSD variants, which are largely POSIX-compliant. When a system or application is described as POSIXystävällinen, it implies that it follows the defined interfaces for system calls, utilities, and shell programming, making it more portable and interoperable within the Unix-like ecosystem. Developers often aim for POSIXystävällisyys to broaden the reach of their software and to benefit from the established conventions and robustness associated with POSIX. It signifies a commitment to open standards and cross-platform compatibility.