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Posted: 14 Apr 2005

Q:
Where does the name "Linux" come from?

A:
First Torvalds wanted to name it "Freakx" but later he decided to call it "Linux".

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Reader Comments

  • but is it pronounced "LINE-UCKS" or "LYNN-ICKS"?
  • Obviously Torvald's firts name is Linus, so some logic there.

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