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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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The Technical Advisory Board extends our involvement with the community beyond sponsoring Linus Torvalds, Andrew Morton and other key developers.
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The most prominent example of "free" software is Linux ( started by Linus Torvalds in 1991 to create a cheaper alternative to Unix and Windows operating systems.
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