GNU/Linux

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GNU/Linux

proper noun

The free software operating system resulting from the combination of the Linux kernel and the GNU operating system. In recent years GNU/Linux has emerged as a powerful and innovative UNIX workalike.
Similar: Linux

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@misc{gnu_linux_2026,
  title = {GNU/Linux},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/gnu%2Flinux},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}