Discover the World of Linux Distributions
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Which distribution family is NOT covered in this course?

  • SUSE Family Systems
  • Debian Family Systems
  • Red Hat Family Systems
  • Arch Family Systems (correct)

    • Which distribution is mentioned as part of the Red Hat Family Systems?

  • openSUSE
  • Ubuntu
  • Linux Mint
  • CentOS (correct)

    • Which distribution is mentioned as part of the SUSE Family Systems?

  • Linux Mint
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
  • openSUSE (correct)

    • Which component is NOT typically included in a Linux distribution?

    <p>Microsoft Office Suite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way for Linux users to obtain their operating system?

    <p>Downloading it from the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a package management system in a Linux distribution?

    <p>To manage the installation and removal of software packages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which market has Linux become more popular in as of 2017?

    <p>Server market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current desktop market share of Linux as of 2017?

    <p>3.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system is used for installation in many Linux distributions?

    <p>Package management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each package in a Linux distribution typically contain?

    <p>A specific application or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which distribution was founded by Ian Murdock?

    <p>Debian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which distribution was released by Patrick Volkerding as an alternative to SLS?

    <p>Slackware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which distribution is commercially backed by Canonical Ltd.?

    <p>Ubuntu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which distribution initially distributed Linux as source code only?

    <p>Fedora Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Linux distribution is designed for servers, desktops, or embedded devices?

    <p>Specialized distributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of rolling Linux distributions?

    <p>They contain very recent software releases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a distributionless installation?

    <p>To avoid using distributions altogether</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of standard release software development methodology?

    <p>Stability and reliability of software</p> Signup and view all the answers

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