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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
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So far my claims are:
Linux is not Unix
Linux is not "based" on Unix
I've proven both claims using respected sources.
From your reading, the missing clarification you are looking for is "POSIX". Most people don't know what POSIX is, that's why it reads "Unix-Like" for general audiences. If Unix didn't exist another synonym would supplement.
Back to my original point -- the OP, a layman, probably in good faith and though a honest misunderstanding, repeated a false claim that was resolved in a International 10+ year lawsuit in 2007.
It's literally mal-information. But hey in sure your elders think that a Xbox, PS5 and Computer are all "Nintendo's or whatever".