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- proper noun A computer operating system for teaching operating system principles.
Etymologies
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By incorporating ideas and software from GNU (and other sources such as Minix and BSD Unix), on the other hand, Linux has stepped in to pick up GNU Hurd's slack, providing an advanced operating system that is ready to use right now, in
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By incorporating ideas and software from GNU (and other sources such as Minix and BSD Unix), on the other hand, Linux has stepped in to pick up GNU Hurd's slack, providing an advanced operating system that is ready to use right now, in
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The piggy eyes widened, and Minix stumbled after his father, squealing in terror, fluid reeking of rotten cabbage dribbling down his legs.
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Minix tumbled backwards out of his chair, but bounced up like a rubber ball, wiping purple blood from his lips, still grinning.
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As Derek bent down to pick up the eraser, Minix slapped his sandaled foot on top of it.
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Minix pushed his foot closer to Derek, grinding the eraser underneath.
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Derek tore into Minix, arms flailing, screaming rage and defiance from some unknown recess of his innermost being.
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The big Newbie tossed Derek aside like a rag doll and pulled Minix to his feet.
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According to Minix, the condition can usually be treated with steroids.
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Tanenbaum invented the Minix operating system and had a famous online discussion with Linus Torvalds in the early days of Linux.
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