10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Linux Geeks

"It may be better to give than it is to receive, but that doesn't mean geeks the world over don't have virtual sugarplums dancing through their heads.

"Of course, if it's a Linux geek you're trying to please, no i-gadget or Thing 7 is likely to do the trick. Fans of free and open-source software (FOSS) are a breed apart, so you'll have to choose carefully to win their hearts.

"If there's an open source aficionado on your Christmas shopping list, then read on for a hand-picked assortment of ideas.

"1. The Tux Mug

"The Linux.com store is a great place to start your FOSS-filled shopping travels, not least because of its elegant Tux Mug, around $9.

"Perfect for those quiet nights when you are sitting in your robe and watching 'The Code'," as the store's description notes.

"2. The Linux Cheat Shirt"

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