Redhat

/ˈrɛdhæt/ noun

Definition

a company known for Linux distributions and open-source software

Etymology

Compound of 'red' and 'hat', from founder's red Cornell lacrosse hat

Kelly Says

Red Hat got its name from founder Marc Ewing's red Cornell University lacrosse hat that he wore while helping fellow students with computer problems. Who knew that a piece of sports gear would become synonymous with enterprise Linux solutions!

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