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Linus Torvalds

September 17, 1991

GNU General Public License

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<p>Linux = An open-source Unix-like operating system Linus Torvalds = The person who initially released Linux GNU General Public License = License under which Linux source code can be modified and distributed Android = Operating system based on the Linux kernel used on smartphones and tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>September 17, 1991 = Linus Torvalds initially released Linux GNU General Public License = License that allows the Linux source code to be modified and distributed Android = The biggest success of Linux, used on smartphones and tablets Linux distribution = Packaging of the Linux operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal computers = Initial use of Linux Servers, mainframe computers, supercomputers = Gradual use of Linux Embedded systems = Linux used in routers, automation controls, televisions, etc. Android = Operating system based on the Linux kernel, running on smartphones and tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linux Kernel = The core of the Linux operating system Embedded systems = Devices like routers, automation controls, televisions where Linux is used Android = A success of Linux, an operating system running on smartphones and tablets Linux distribution = The packaging of the Linux operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linus Torvalds = The initiator of Linux Linux = Initially created for personal computers GNU General Public License = The license allowing modification and distribution of Linux source code Android = Operating system running on smartphones and tablets, based on Linux kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers