10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Linux Geeks

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 21, 2010

“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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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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