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  • A trademark for an open-source version of the UNIX operating system.

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  • noun an open-source version of the UNIX operating system

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  • Tealeaf utilizes Red Hat Enterprise edition, Oracle is releasing their own version of linux, HP has been talking about releasing their own distribution of Linux, and Android is a version of linux as well.

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  • I am taking a 3 month course on Ubuntu Linux with the goal of getting a Linux+ certification.

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  • I am taking a 3 month course on Ubuntu Linux with the goal of getting a Linux+ certification.

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  • Other Thoughts: It would be nice if the linux drivers were included ob the CD but the website has detailed instructions on setting up the printer in Linux.

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  • I am taking a 3 month course on Ubuntu Linux with the goal of getting a Linux+ certification.

    LinuxQuestions.org michaelpradip 2010

  • Fastest linux on the road - Did you think Linux is something for geeks?

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2010

  • A+ core objectives using Linux, or moving completely to an Linux+ or LPI model.

    Planet Ubuntu ampache 2010

  • I am taking a 3 month course on Ubuntu Linux with the goal of getting a Linux+ certification.

    LinuxQuestions.org michaelpradip 2010

  • The problem is that there isnt enough people using linux yet to justify most companies making games for Linux but its great that

    Planet Ubuntu Shane 2010

  • Fastest linux on the road - Did you think Linux is something for geeks?

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