linux

An alternative operating system to that of windows or mac. Can be used for servers, mobile phones and digital tv recievers. Can be customised to suit the user. Is based on Unix, Written by Linus Torvalds.

There are about a hundred different versions of linux distributed to millions of people on billions of computers-so you can bet your ass that one os will be different from the next. Linux allows the user to re-program the software to suit them-this is how many software glitches are sorted out with one person programming one part of the system while another person focusses on another part. Windows only allows this to an extent (ie changing a user name or startup sounds or desktop background etc) so for this reason many software bugs cannot be fixed and hence windows being so unstable. Linux is good for driving mobile phones or powering servers but is impractical for use with the average computer gamer/secretary/photo editor. In other words, a person with programming experience would opt for Linux as they can customise it to suit them, whereas a person wishing to read email or surf net would opt for Windows or Mac as they will not have to know anything about programming first.
Newer versions of linux can make applications (ie Windows media player or Mac video editor) run with Linux.

Note: A particularly bad combination is: Dell computer, Pentium 4 CPU and Windows XP. Try switching the combination (ie fit an AMD Athlon CPU)-this i am pointing out as many unstabilities are rooted to the CPU and combination of hardware components, rather than the actual software itself.

by Stevie RC August 12, 2005

Linux ISO

A Linux ISO or Gnu/Linux ISO, is a virtual CD containing a copy of a Linux operating system. There is no specific Linux OS as there are many distributions do to the fact that you can create your own version of the OS, for free and libre. the most popular Ones being Ubuntu and Amog OS.

In the context of downloading torrents it may refer to Pirated content like torrenting movies. This is because Linux ISO’s are typically also downloaded via torrenting as servers are expensive and funding to developers are typically done with Donations. Is therefore done free with the help of the community/seeders

Person 1: “I’m going to download some Linux ISO’s, if you know what I mean ;)”
Person 2: “That’s nice what distro? My favourite is Amog OS”
Person 1: “I meant that I am downloading every episode of Rick and Morty from the pirate bay… duh”
Person 2: “Oh… Well, remember to Seed so others can feed”

by VictorLalle April 16, 2022

LinuXBox

An XBox modified to use Linux as it's OS. Hard to do, hard to keep.

Dang! Microsoft took away my LinuXBox!

by G. L. January 3, 2004

linkjacking

action noun form of the verb linkjack.

that newb is always linkjacking.

by ephidryn August 24, 2008

Lingjun

"Ling" is the verb that describes the ejection, and "jun" stands for semen. When 2 words combine, the meaning combines too. The word means ejecting semen out of male genital.

"Damn! I want to lingjun when I get home! I haven't been active for a while!"

by its_lit6969 September 25, 2021

linux

Most Linux users understand the ups and downs of all OS possibilities. Linux is lacking in some areas (ie. gaming and ease), but is slowly making it's way into the home. It has the potential to be more stable and secure if you know what you are doing with it. I have found a happy medium. I use Slackware Linux 9.1 for servers and web browsing, MacOS 9.1 for graphics, and Windows XP for gaming.

The closed minded spend too much time hating those that oppose them.

by Matt January 18, 2004

Linux

A multiplatform operating system based on Unix

RedHat is a type of linux

by Arya F April 3, 2003