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The logo for the Linux operating system, which was developed in Finland. See Penguinhead and Linux. The Linux Mascot Linux users see penguin symbols often in their travels around the Linux...
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Definition: penguin
The logo for the Linux operating system, which was developed in Finland. See Penguinhead and Linux.
The Linux Mascot
Linux users see penguin symbols often in their travels around the Linux world. This penguin appears on the desktop of Linux users running the KDE user interface.
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