Linux

//ˈlɪ.nəks// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any unix-like operating system that uses the Linux kernel.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Unix-like open-source computer operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Any operating system that uses this kernel. broadly, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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gnu/linux

Example

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"Linux is a free operating system; you should try it."

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)bor. Latin Linusbor. English Linus English Multics ▲ English eunuchinflu. English Unix blend English Linux Blend of Linus + Unix, from the name of its creator Linus Torvalds.

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