Linux

The kernel for almost all OSes. Examples of Linux based OSes are:
Debian
Fedora
Arch
PureOS
DyneBolic
Slax
Slackware
Android
SteamOS
ChromeOS
Ubuntu
Parabola
Puppy
Musix.
It is also used as a short name for GNU/Linux operating systems or other Linux-based systems.
Linux-based systems are used to power all types of computers, not limited to desktops and laptops, since most mobile computers (phones and tablets) run Android, which is Linux-based.
The Linux kernel was written mostly in C, and the source code is available in Linus Torvalds' GitHub profile.
If you want to check the code, you can go to the Linux' GitHub repo: github.com/torvalds/linux
Most programmers ue GNU/Linux

Dennis: I use Linux.
Bob: Cool, are you a programmer?
Dennis: Yes

Carl: What's your favorite OS?
Bill: Linux. You can actually control your system using Linux, way different than Windows.
Carl: Cool! Any installation image download?

Dennis: Why do people think i'm a hacker?
Bob: Because you're a programmer and use Linux.

by turtle-lol February 6, 2025

Linux

Absolute coding HELL

Aww crap dude, we got Linux.

by There is no pseudonym now November 26, 2025

Linux

A dead OS used by people who do hard shit with computers known as "developers"

Gamer1: "I installed Linux today on my e p i c gaming pc"
Gamer2: "that OS is dead no e p i c games are available for that OS lmao"

by Pythonology April 19, 2020

Linux

linux is an operating system used by elitists who need a little more customization in their lives

"By the way, its GNU/Linux"

by polygloid January 24, 2022

Linux Bro

a pedophile

woah she likes touching kids, shes a Linux Bro.

by femboycoomer December 1, 2025

Linux

also gnu/linux, there's a difference
the thing that just works but isn't popular because of Microsoft

1: "dude you should totally try out linux"
2 (microsoft shill): "nah windows works completely fine (absolute lie), why should i?"

by ~a gay person July 13, 2023

Linux User

A god among mortals. He who uses linux is truly to be reveared and worshipped.

Person one: "Hey that guy's a linux user"
Person two: "Lets sacrifice a goat"

by BudgeTheCat November 29, 2023