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Linux

Any unix-like operating system distro that uses the Linux kernel.

📖 Definitions of "Linux"

noun

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Any unix-like operating system distro that uses the Linux kernel.

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Word	Definition
gnunoun	The Free Software Foundation's project to develop a free UNIX-like operating system, including the legal framework, such as the source code and documentation licenses.
unixnoun	(computing) An operating system largely compatible with Unix that qualifies for use of the UNIX trademark, currently owned by The Open Group.
pamnoun	(US) Cooking spray.
linksnoun	A golf course, especially one situated on dunes by the sea.
lenoxnoun	Any of a number of places in the USA:
linusnoun	A male given name from Latin.
lennoxnoun	A region of Scotland centred on Loch Lomond and its outlet, the River Leven.
gnu/linuxnoun	The free software operating system resulting from the combination of the Linux kernel and the GNU operating system.
ubuntunoun	(South Africa) A Nguni Bantu ideology focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other.
debian	Debian, also known as Debian GNU/Linux, is a free and open source Linux distribution, developed by the Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock in August 1993.
fedoranoun	A felt hat with a fairly low, creased crown with a brim that can be turned up or down.
centos	(from Community Enterprise Operating System; also known as CentOS Linux) a discontinued Linux distribution that provided a free and open-source community-supported computing platform, functionally compatible with its upstream source, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
redhatnoun	—
rhelnoun	(computing) Initialism of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
archnoun	(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
manjaro	a free and open-source Linux distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system that has a focus on user-friendliness and accessibility.
mintnoun	A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
susenoun	—
opensusenoun	(computing) A free and open-source Linux distribution.
gentoonoun	The gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua), a species of penguin.