10 Questions
What language was Unix rewritten prior to 1973?
C++
Who created the Unix-based OS called Linux in 1991?
Linus Torvalds
What did the use of C as the programming language for Unix lead to?
Increased portability
Which statement is true about Unix-based OSes today?
They are popular in servers, workstations, and mobile devices
What concept did the UNIX OS bring along with it?
Computer processes and device files
Who were the key individuals that led the team in developing the Unix operating system?
Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie
Which programming language was one of the first to be used in writing Unix?
Assembly language
What project did Bell Labs, General Electric, and MIT attempt to develop before focusing on Unix?
Multics Project
Which of the following components did NOT form part of the foundation for the Unix operating system?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
What is Ken Thompson's current position according to the text?
Distinguished Engineer at Google
Test your knowledge on the history and evolution of Unix, from its inception in assembler language to being rewritten in C. Learn about the portability of Unix across different computing platforms and the creation of a Unix-based OS by Linus Torvalds in 1991.
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