linux-based system

noun

UK /ˈlɪnəks beɪst ˈsɪstəm/

US /ˈlɪnəks beɪst ˈsɪstəm/

A computer setup that runs on Linux, a free operating system.

The school's new linux-based system is fast and free to use.

SYNONYMS

Linux system Linux computer Linux machine open-source system

RELATED WORDS

operating system kernel Ubuntu server open source

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A server or device whose core software is built on the Linux kernel.

The company moved its website to a linux-based system for better stability.

3. Any hardware platform designed to run Linux distributions.

This linux-based system boots in seconds from a USB drive.

4. A software environment where Linux tools and commands are the main interface.

Developers prefer a linux-based system for coding and testing.