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[–] 26 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

By comparative linguistics, "Twix" is clearly Germanic in origin, and the singular ought to be Onx.

"Unix" is from the parallel Latinate sequence. Unfortunately, the parallel term to "Twix", and the successor of "Unix", ought to be Bix, which does exist, but is only found in Commonwealth English in the compound Weet(a)bix.

Triscuits may seem to be relevant at this point, but are a part of neither sequence on account of actually being an abbreviation of "Electricity Biscuit"

Dubious etymology is fun.

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  • [–] 12 points 9 hours ago (1 child)

    This sounds just believable enough that I'm willing to take you at your word and allow this whimsically joyful mirth to infuse itself upon my day. Thank you.

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  • [–] 10 points 8 hours ago (1 child)

    I'm here for the Twix bottoms

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  • [–] 6 points 7 hours ago

    One question:

    1. Is it systemd free?
    2. Is it POSIX compliant?
    3. How small is the base install?
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  • [–] 3 points 8 hours ago

    ……

    Oh! I get it!

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  • [–] 3 points 9 hours ago

    My gaming rig runs a dual booting Twix system with Twix on each side for a double dunk of that sweetness.

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