Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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The "i" in Linux and Linus have different pronunciations even when they shouldn't. (leminal.space)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (4 children)

I’ve always pronounced it Linux. Who pronounces it another way?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 8 months ago (2 children)

No, it's pronounced Linux

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

The first time I heard it it was pronounced Linux

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