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What is Linux an abbreviation for?

Updated: 12/14/2022
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The word Linux is not a true abbreviation. It was originally formed as a shortened form of "Linus's MINIX." However, this was not technically accurate, and thus the name has no actual significance outside of something to call the kernel. In fact, Linus Torvalds originally wanted to name it "Freax."

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