Japanese symbol for “linux”

In Japanese, linux is Ｌｉｎｕｘ, read リナックス (rinakkusu).

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Meanings

1. n Linux (operating system) (tradem)

Written forms: Ｌｉｎｕｘ. Readings: リナックス、リヌックス、リヌクス、ライナックス.

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