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Linux has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an open-source version of the UNIX operating system

"Many developers choose Linux as their preferred open-source version of the UNIX operating system because it is free and highly customizable."

2

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

"After installing Ubuntu, I discovered it was just another popular distribution running on the Linux kernel."

In plain English: Linux is an open-source operating system that runs many computers and devices around the world.

"Many people choose Linux to power their home computers and servers because it is free and open source."

Proper Noun
1

An open-source computer operating system kernel.

"Many developers choose Linux as an open-source computer operating system kernel because it is free to modify and distribute."

Example Sentences
"Many people choose Linux to power their home computers and servers because it is free and open source." noun
"My friend decided to switch his computer operating system to Linux for better privacy." noun
"The university runs its entire server network on the open-source Linux platform." noun
"He downloaded Linux yesterday so he could try programming without installing heavy software." noun
See Also
linuxism linuxer open source android minix kde unix pseudofile
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Origin

The word Linux is a blend combining the first name of its creator, Linus Torvalds, with the operating system family known as Unix. It was coined to reflect both his authorship and the technical lineage of the software.

Rhyming Words
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