Possibly the best OS ever.
1.)Linux
2.)BeOS
3.)Unix
943.)Windows
Why would you rather have a window than a penguin?
1.)Linux
2.)BeOS
3.)Unix
943.)Windows
Why would you rather have a window than a penguin?
by kamo December 14, 2003
Simply put, it's an operating system that you can download (legally.) I's most commonly used by experienced computer users because it doesn't hold your hand as much as Windows does. It also requires emulators to run Windows programs. The source code for the kernel is available somewhere. The kernel was written in the early 90s by one Linus Torvalds in Finland, and is released under a "General Public License."
by Utz89 June 27, 2005
A family of OSes that have no place on Average Joe's computer because of how shitty they are to use and troubleshoot. Don't expect too much help from the community because it is full of narcissist jerks, and forums are full of outdated guides. Also, they are everywhere. Even on this very website. Don't you dare to say Linux is bad, even on religion forums, because the jerks will find you, and completely destroy you if they see a dislike button. If you care about your mental health, stay away from them, and if somehow you get to talk to one, wear a mask.
New user:
-My Linux PC doesn't boot anymore.
Jerk:
-No, you are stupid, you don't know how to use it. You did something wrong for sure. There's no way it can break by itself, my Pentium 3 PC works like a charm with this distro so you clearly did something wrong.
Same jerk, another account:
-I have the same PC as you and everything is working flawlessly. You clearly did something wrong.
-My Linux PC doesn't boot anymore.
Jerk:
-No, you are stupid, you don't know how to use it. You did something wrong for sure. There's no way it can break by itself, my Pentium 3 PC works like a charm with this distro so you clearly did something wrong.
Same jerk, another account:
-I have the same PC as you and everything is working flawlessly. You clearly did something wrong.
by Awfuldude November 25, 2020
Linux is one of three major operating sysems (windows,mac, linux)
Linux is Free opposed to the others making pre installed laptops much much cheaper.
Linux also has no known viruses, is much cheaper, works MUCH FASTER and is barely exposed to crashes.
However it involves using other versions of everything such as MSN, Word and excel.
Many debate it bad and many debate it better.
Linux is Free opposed to the others making pre installed laptops much much cheaper.
Linux also has no known viruses, is much cheaper, works MUCH FASTER and is barely exposed to crashes.
However it involves using other versions of everything such as MSN, Word and excel.
Many debate it bad and many debate it better.
by tamara10 February 16, 2009
An open source operating system that is for more stable than windows. The only time I use windows is to play a few games. I dual boot linix and windows on the same computer. And linux connects DSL about three times faster than windows. Linux plays my TV card without crashing. Linux does not let me change system settings without being logged in as root. While in windows, I accidentally changed the name of a system file and wasn't able to fix it for hours. Windows and Linux both have their pros and cons. Weigh them both and choose for yourself. Don't dis someone if they choose one over the other.
Linux is for those who choose not to use windows
Windows is for those who don't know they have a choice
Windows is for those who don't know they have a choice
by krypton knight December 31, 2004
A very stable operating system that was created as an experiment by Linus Benedict Torvalds. He created it because he wanted to learn the inner workings of an operating system. He posted the code on the Internet for others to modify and share, and it spread like wildfire. It grew and grew and is growing every day. Although it is not as simple to use as Windows or Mac OS, it does have rock solid stability and is not uncommon to hear of systems running for many years without reboots. Many people who hate it do it to act cool, or because they dont understand it. Those who love it, love it because they understand that it may take a little while to get something working. Not those other impatient little bastards who want everyday on the double. It just needs time to get more user friendly.
by Giuseppe June 19, 2003
1) An awesome operating system that PWNS the windows for sure.
2) Using Linux makes you l33t.If you don't agree, then you are wrong. STFU n00b.
3) Totally, the most configurable system ever!(except you are using the system that you wrote and done by yourself)
4) You cost nothing to get Linux. And windows costs $200.
5) Linux IS l33t itself, undoubtedly.
2) Using Linux makes you l33t.If you don't agree, then you are wrong. STFU n00b.
3) Totally, the most configurable system ever!(except you are using the system that you wrote and done by yourself)
4) You cost nothing to get Linux. And windows costs $200.
5) Linux IS l33t itself, undoubtedly.
When I use Linux and running console with beryl on the background...
Me: So this is Linux, see?
Classmate 1: Oh, (Chinese) so that's l33t?
Me: Of course!
Classmate 2: Then what's the reasons that we should use Linux?
Me: Using Linux makes you l33t! And Linux can't be infected by any virus!
Classmate 1: Can I play my online-game "MapleStory" on Linux?
Me: Probably no.
Classmate 2: Linux SUX.
Me: STFU n00b. _/00 _/|_|5+ 4|_|_ /\/00|35, 455|-|0|_3! |_1/\/|_|X P\/\//\/5 _/00 4|_|_!!!
Me: So this is Linux, see?
Classmate 1: Oh, (Chinese) so that's l33t?
Me: Of course!
Classmate 2: Then what's the reasons that we should use Linux?
Me: Using Linux makes you l33t! And Linux can't be infected by any virus!
Classmate 1: Can I play my online-game "MapleStory" on Linux?
Me: Probably no.
Classmate 2: Linux SUX.
Me: STFU n00b. _/00 _/|_|5+ 4|_|_ /\/00|35, 455|-|0|_3! |_1/\/|_|X P\/\//\/5 _/00 4|_|_!!!
by Roger W. January 30, 2008