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Linux, programming, system administration and other geek slogans on lots of merchandise. Shirts, mugs, face masks and more! Our best-selling design, was featured in a technology textbook!

No windows in the house, yet somehow there's more

No windows in the house, yet somehow there's more
It's amazing how much lighter, brighter and happier a house [or business] can be once there are no windows in it. Tux expresses it well: No windows in the house, yet somehow there's more light.

I am root. If I'm laughing...

I am root. If I'm laughing...
Let this humorous UNIX/Linux merchandise express root's power: I am root. If I'm laughing, you'd better hope you have good backups.

I am root. Piss me off at your own risk.

I am root. Piss me off at your own risk.
Linux/UNIX humor? Something that windows drones won't have a clue about--but other *nix geeks will? Say it with this: I am root. Piss me off at your own risk.

Linux: Because rebooting is only for installing...

Linux: Because rebooting is only for installing...
Those of us who use Linux can't imagine rebooting constantly--like windoze users do. This pro-Linux, anti-windows merchandise says: Linux. Because rebooting is only for installing hardware.

It's never too late to escape the gates of hell

It's never too late to escape the gates of hell
Let this pro-Linux, anti-windows, anti-microsoft, anti-proprietary merchandise express your feelings about the superior operating system you've chosen: It's never too late to escape the gates of hell

Friends don't let friends do windows

Friends don't let friends do windows
No one should let friends use the inferior, crash-prone, bloated, expensive, adware/malware/spyware/virus laden crap from Redmond. This pro-Linux merchandise says: Friends don't let friends do windows

Linux. Because a PC is a terrible thing to waste.

Linux. Because a PC is a terrible thing to waste.
If you're like us the first thing you do when you get a new computer is wipe windows off of it and install Linux. Express your anti-Microsoft feelings: Linux, because a PC is a terrible thing to waste

There are 11 kinds of people...binary

There are 11 kinds of people...binary
There are 11 kinds of people: Those who understand binary, those who don't, and those who have no clue what binary is

There are 10 kinds of people...binary

There are 10 kinds of people...binary
This seemingly nonsensical slogan will cause some confused looks, but other geeks will definitely get it: There are 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary and those who don't.

There are only 10 types of people...

There are only 10 types of people...
Let this nonsensical-looking slogan generate blank stares by non-geeks: There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't.

There are 10 kinds of people...trinary

There are 10 kinds of people...trinary
Great for the geek in your life! There are 10 kinds of people: Those who understand trinary, those who don't, and those who have no clue what trinary is

1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione

1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione
Hand over the 1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6(3H,7H)-dione and no one gets hurt! Great for organic chemistry geeks who love our caffeine.

Powered by Linux

Powered by Linux
If you're like me everything you do is powered by the awesome operating system Linux. From smartphones to laptops, Linux runs your life. The slogan on this merchandise says it all: Powered by Linux

vi vs emacs -- vi

vi vs emacs -- vi
Not to start a flame war or anything, but if you're a devoted vi user [like I am], you can show your choice in the vi vs emacs issue with this Linux/UNIX merchandise

vi vs emacs -- emacs

vi vs emacs -- emacs
If you're passionate about your choice of editors, emacs, in the vi vs emacs war, let this UNIX/Linux merchandise tell everyone which one you prefer.

/dev/human

/dev/human
If you're a Linux/UNIX person aware of the *nix device naming scheme, you'll get this humorous design's point. It says /dev/human and works great on a variety of merchandise.

# mv windows /dev/null

# mv windows /dev/null
Sending Redmond's so-called operating system to the great UNIX garbage can, never to be heard from again, is the best thing to do with it! This pro-Linux merchandise says: # mv windows /dev/null

# rm -rf /windows

# rm -rf /windows
Enlightened computer users know that the only place the garbage from Redmond belongs is in the trash. This pro-Linux, anti-windows, anti-microsoft, anti-proprietary merchandise says: # rm -rf /windows

On the first day...Linux

On the first day...Linux
Linux users know that our rock-solid operating system is God's gift to humanity. Express those feelings with this pro-Linux item: On the first day, God created Linux...and the rest was easy.

On the first day...UNIX

On the first day...UNIX
UNIX users know that their rock-solid operating system is God's gift to humanity. Express those feelings with this pro-UNIX item: On the first day, God created UNIX...and the rest was easy.

while : do if windows sucks...

while : do if windows sucks...
# while :
> do
> if windows sucks
> then mv windows /dev/null
> apt-get install linux
> fi
> done

Linux: The OS people choose...

Linux: The OS people choose...
It doesn't take billions of $ to persuade INTELLIGENT computer users to dump windows for Linux--it just takes showing it to them! Linux. The OS people choose without billions of dollars of persuasion

Geek by birth. Linux by choice.

Geek by birth. Linux by choice.
Real geeks don't use lame operating systems like windows. True geeks want 100% control of their computers. This says it all: Geek by birth. Linux by choice.

Linux: The best thing since sliced bread

Linux: The best thing since sliced bread
Those of us who are happily free of the inferior piece of crap that comes from Redmond can broadcast our pro-Linux feelings with this merchandise. Linux: The best thing since sliced bread.

I'm a PC. A smart PC. I run Linux.

I'm a PC. A smart PC. I run Linux.
Let this pro-Linux merchandise enlighten those who think PC means personal computer running windows: I'm a PC. A smart PC. I run Linux.

Linux fanboy

Linux fanboy
If you're a Linux fanboy, and proud of it, this pro-Linux merchandise can let others know about your obsession/love. These make great gifts any time of year for other Linux fanboys in your life.

Linux fangirl

Linux fangirl
If you're a Linux fangirl, and proud of it, this pro-Linux merchandise can let others know about your obsession/love. These make great gifts any time of year for other Linux fangirls in your life.

He who laughs last probably had a good backup!

He who laughs last probably had a good backup!
Have you ever had a hard drive failure--and didn't have a good backup? If so, you'll appreciate this humorous statement about computing: He who laughs last probably had a good backup!

Think viruses...switch to Linux

Think viruses...switch to Linux
Anti-windows: Think viruses, adware, malware, spyware, crashes, unbearable slowness, constant rebooting, and paying out the ass for upgrades are just part of using computers? Wrong! Switch to Linux.

Never trust an OS you don't have sources for!

Never trust an OS you don't have sources for!
Tux has a very clear message: Never trust an OS you don't have sources for! If you're a Linux geek and share Tux's feelings about proprietary, closed-source OSes--like a certain inferior one--say so!

Help cut government spending...Linux

Help cut government spending...Linux
This anti-Microsoft, anti-Windows message is a great way to encourage use of Linux! Help cut government spending: Urge officials to switch to Linux for huge savings (and better, safer performance)

There's no place like ~/

There's no place like ~/
Looking for something clever and thought provoking? This humorous Linux/UNIX merchandise uses a play on words to form a familiar phrase: There's no place like ~/ Be prepared for puzzled looks!

There's no place like 127.0.0.1

There's no place like 127.0.0.1
If you're a computer geek, you'll definitely get the meaning of this slogan, although you're probably going to get a lot of blank stares from the non-geek contingent: There's no place like 127.0.0.1

RTFM (read the fucking/fine manual)

RTFM (read the fucking/fine manual)
If you're a programmer or system administrator, you're probably quite familiar with saying these 4 letters to annoying end users. This merchandise says: RTFM (which means read the fucking/fine manual)

Use Linux. It doesn't suck.

Use Linux. It doesn't suck.
Unlike certain other operating systems, Linux doesn't suck. You can hack it, customize it, make it as secure as you need it to be--all without spending a cent! Use Linux. It doesn't suck.

Real programmers don't document. If it was hard...

Real programmers don't document. If it was hard...
Have some fun with this humorous programming slogan on a variety of merchandise: Real programmers don't document. If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand.

Make it idiot proof and someone will invent...

Make it idiot proof and someone will invent...
This humorous slogan applies in many situations, including system administration and programming: Make it idiot proof and someone will invent a better idiot. Sarcastic? Yes, but fun anyway!

PEBKAC (problem exists between keyboard and chair)

PEBKAC (problem exists between keyboard and chair)
If you're a programmer or system administrator who has to deal with end users, you've probably had this thought before: PEBKAC (Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair).

Eat. Sleep. Code.

Eat. Sleep. Code.
For a lot of us programmers, there are times when we essentially do only three things: Eat. Sleep. Code. (Well, we drink a lot of java, too.) This will let others know how you spend your time!

Linux user since [1991-present]

Linux user since [1991-present]
Those of us who've chosen secure, stable, feature-packed--and FREE!--Linux as our operating system should be proud. This pro-Linux, anti-windows, geek merchandise says: Linux user since [1991-present]


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