Lunix

//ˈluːnɪks// name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Deliberate misspelling of Linux. alt-of, deliberate, informal, misspelling
  2. 2
    A Unix-like operating system, unrelated to Linux, for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Linux + lunatic or perhaps loon.

Etymology 2

Blend of little + Unix.

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