[AnotherUnixGeek]

I thought Windows NT was based more on the VMS operating system?

I believe you're right - wasn't the project lead for NT a former DEC engineer who developed VMS? I think the point Gates was making was that Unix also had a major conceptual influence on NT, along with some bits of direct compatibility like the POSIX subsystem and sockets based on the Berkeley Unix socket model.

[jaydubya2]

Dave Cutler. I’m sure Ritchie and UNIX had a great influence on WNT also. I work with VMS daily. I just wish it could get more of a foothold in the industry. Its a great OS.