History of Unix Operating System

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What is the approximate percentage of the world's supercomputers that run Linux?

Approximately 70%

More than 97% (correct)

Less than 50%

Around 80%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a device or system that runs Linux?

Web servers

Desktop computers

Mainframe computers (correct)

Smartphones

What is the primary purpose of a Linux distribution?

To provide a collection of open-source software on top of a Linux kernel

To bundle server software and system management tools

To offer a central secure software repository

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following licenses is specifically mentioned in the text?

GNU General Public License Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor to consider when using multiple software sources or redistributing software under a different license?

Ensuring that all licenses are compatible Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the GNU Project in the context of the provided text?

It provided a set of tools and utilities that complemented the Linux kernel Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the GNU Project started by Richard Stallman?

To develop a free and open-source operating system that everyone could contribute to Signup and view all the answers

What led to the creation of multiple Unix dialects and variations in the 1980s?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind Linus Torvalds' decision to write a new kernel in the 1990s?

To create a Unix-compatible operating system for personal computers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the legal battle between the hippies and AT&T regarding Unix?

AT&T's decision to sell software written by the hippies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Unix distributions was developed by Sun Microsystems?

Solaris Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the efforts to standardize Unix in the 1980s?

To address the 'mess of Unix dialects and a dozen different ways to do the same thing' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key contribution of Unix?

Hierarchical file system and the file abstraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the kernel in an operating system?

Performing critical system functions and interacting with hardware Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of the Unix philosophy?

Write programs that do one thing and do it well Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the GNU Project?

To create a free, open-source implementation of Unix Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Linux distributions?

Linux distributions differ in their package management systems and included software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of open-source software?

Access to the source code, allowing for customization and collaboration Signup and view all the answers