PROPER NOUN

Linux/ˈliːnʊks/Linux (operating system)

Linux is a German proper noun that means Linux (operating system). It is pronounced /ˈliːnʊks/.

Definitions

1.freies, quelloffenes Betriebssystem auf Basis von UNIX(informatik; betriebssystem)

a.Linux als Betriebssystemkern oder Familie von Betriebssystemen

Viele Server im Internet laufen mit Linux.—Many servers on the Internet run on Linux.

Declension

SingularPlural
NominativeLinux—
GenitiveLinux—
DativeLinux—
AccusativeLinux—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Linux" mean in English?
"Linux" means Linux (operating system). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Linux"?
"Linux" is pronounced /ˈliːnʊks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Linux"?
"Linux" is a proper noun in German.

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