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Linux ISO
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Etymology
The sharing of actual Linux en ISO ISOs disk image (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.
Noun
en literally An en ISO disk image for setting up the Linux operating system.
en euphemism Internet slang 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.
en warez
en Linux