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Gentoo facts for kids

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The word Gentoo can mean a few different things. It might refer to a type of bird, or it could be about computer software.

  • Gentoo penguin: This is a type of penguin that lives in cold places. They are known for the white stripe over their heads.
  • Gentoo Linux: This is a special kind of computer operating system. It's like the main program that makes a computer work, similar to Windows or macOS, but it's free and open-source.
  • Gentoo/FreeBSD: This is a version of Gentoo Linux that works with a different computer system called FreeBSD.
  • gentoo (file manager): This is a program that helps you organize files on your computer. It's used on Linux and other similar systems.
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