Phrase guide
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Sound
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noun
An ISO for setting up the Linux operating system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, euphemistic
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Narrower terms: warez
History
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.
