English Explanatory Dictionary

Linux ISO

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ISO for setting up the Linux operating system.
  2. A file, typically a movie, software or pornography, shared through a peer-to-peer file sharing service such as BitTorrent in violation of copyright or licenses.

Word forms

Linux ISO Linux ISOs

Etymology

The sharing of actual Linux ISOs (disk images that contain the files necessary to set up the Linux operating system) is a legitimate use of file sharing services. Claiming to be downloading Linux ISOs was a stereotypical excuse given to a network administrator if questioned about one's heavy Internet usage.

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