linux

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Synonyms: linus, linum, linx, linex

Antonyms: linus, linum, linx, linex

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Proper noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q14579}} {{lb|en|computing|strictly}} The [[Unix-like]] [[open-source]] computer [[operating system]] [[kernel]] created by {{w|Linus Torvalds}} in 1991.
2. {{senseid|en|Q388}} {{lb|en|broadly}} Any [[operating system]] that uses this kernel.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|software}} Any [[unix]]-like [[operating system]] that uses the [[Linux]] kernel.

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