linux
nounUK /ˈlɪn.əks/
US /ˈlɪn.əks/
Linux is a free computer system that people can use and change.
My dad put Linux on our old laptop so it would run faster.
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2. The core program (kernel) that manages a computer's hardware and lets other programs run.
The Linux kernel talks to the computer's memory and devices.
3. A family of free operating systems built around that kernel, such as Ubuntu or Fedora.
There are many versions of Linux, and each one looks a little different.
4. A way of making software where anyone can look at and improve the code.
The Linux project shows how people all over the world can build software together.