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Lin·ux  (lnks)
A trademark for an open-source version of the UNIX operating system.

linux [ˈlaɪnʌks]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) a nonproprietary computer operating system suitable for use on personal computers
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Noun1.Linux - an open-source version of the UNIX operating system
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product


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