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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the three main types of systems inside of Linux?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the three main types of systems inside of Linux?
- Red Hat
- Ubuntu (correct)
- SUSE
- Debian
What is the relationship between Ubuntu and Debian?
What is the relationship between Ubuntu and Debian?
- Debian is a fork of Ubuntu
- Ubuntu is a fork of Debian (correct)
- Ubuntu and Debian are unrelated
- Ubuntu and Debian are both based on Red Hat
What is the significance of Linux being an open source operating system?
What is the significance of Linux being an open source operating system?
- It limits the number of distributions that can be created
- It allows anyone to download the entire source code (correct)
- It means the operating system is developed by a single company
- It restricts users from making any changes to the system
What distinguishes Linux from proprietary software like Microsoft Windows or macOS?
What distinguishes Linux from proprietary software like Microsoft Windows or macOS?
What is the primary concern with using a rolling release model for Linux?
What is the primary concern with using a rolling release model for Linux?
Apart from servers and desktops, where else can Linux be used?
Apart from servers and desktops, where else can Linux be used?
What is Android in relation to Linux?
What is Android in relation to Linux?
Which operating system is derived from Linux and designed for web-based security cameras and set-top boxes?
Which operating system is derived from Linux and designed for web-based security cameras and set-top boxes?
Why is Linux popular for use in a server environment?
Why is Linux popular for use in a server environment?
What percentage of servers hosting the internet are Linux servers?
What percentage of servers hosting the internet are Linux servers?
What is a key advantage of Linux for manufacturers of devices?
What is a key advantage of Linux for manufacturers of devices?
What type of operating system is ChromeOS?
What type of operating system is ChromeOS?
What distinguishes Linux from Windows in terms of resource usage?
What distinguishes Linux from Windows in terms of resource usage?
In what kind of devices is Linux commonly used?
In what kind of devices is Linux commonly used?
What is the approximate percentage of websites hosted on Linux servers?
What is the approximate percentage of websites hosted on Linux servers?
Why is it recommended to get comfortable using Linux at a basic level?
Why is it recommended to get comfortable using Linux at a basic level?
Which operating system was Linux created as an alternative to?
Which operating system was Linux created as an alternative to?
What type of release model does Arch Linux use?
What type of release model does Arch Linux use?
Which Linux distribution requires an enterprise support contract for ongoing support?
Which Linux distribution requires an enterprise support contract for ongoing support?
What is the primary difference between Microsoft Windows and Linux in terms of code accessibility?
What is the primary difference between Microsoft Windows and Linux in terms of code accessibility?
Which distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
Which distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
What is the purpose of Linux distributions having different models for making money?
What is the purpose of Linux distributions having different models for making money?
What is the main intention behind the creation of Linux?
What is the main intention behind the creation of Linux?
What is the support duration for Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) releases?
What is the support duration for Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) releases?
Which distribution is community-supported and has no official support channel?
Which distribution is community-supported and has no official support channel?
What distinguishes Linux distributions' lifecycle support models?
What distinguishes Linux distributions' lifecycle support models?
What is the primary characteristic of Unix, created by Bell Laboratories in the 1960s?
What is the primary characteristic of Unix, created by Bell Laboratories in the 1960s?
What is the primary feature of Linux code that allows users to make changes and create distributions?
What is the primary feature of Linux code that allows users to make changes and create distributions?
Which operating system was Linux created as an alternative to?
Which operating system was Linux created as an alternative to?
Which Linux distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
Which Linux distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
Which Linux distribution requires an enterprise support contract for ongoing support?
Which Linux distribution requires an enterprise support contract for ongoing support?
Which Linux distributions are community-supported, with no official support channel?
Which Linux distributions are community-supported, with no official support channel?
What is the support duration for Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) releases?
What is the support duration for Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) releases?
Which Linux distribution uses a rolling release model, providing constant updates without version numbers?
Which Linux distribution uses a rolling release model, providing constant updates without version numbers?
What is the main difference between Microsoft Windows code and Linux code?
What is the main difference between Microsoft Windows code and Linux code?
In what decade was Linux created by Linus Torvalds?
In what decade was Linux created by Linus Torvalds?
Which company created Unix in the 1960s?
Which company created Unix in the 1960s?
What are the different models for making money for Linux distributions?
What are the different models for making money for Linux distributions?
What are the two lifecycle support models for Linux distributions?
What are the two lifecycle support models for Linux distributions?
Which Linux distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
Which Linux distribution provides free access to the software without a subscription requirement?
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Study Notes
Linux and Its Distributions
- Microsoft Windows code is proprietary, only accessible by Microsoft
- Linux code is open source, allowing users to make changes and create distributions
- Linux was created by Linus Torvalds in the late 1990s as a Unix-like operating system for personal computers
- Unix, created by Bell Laboratories in the 1960s, was proprietary and intended for server environments and mainframes
- Linux was created to provide a free, open source alternative to Unix
- Different Linux distributions have different models for making money, including subscription-based and enterprise support contracts
- Some distributions, like openSUSE, Fedora, and CentOS, provide free access to the software without a subscription requirement
- Ubuntu provides free software but requires an enterprise support contract for ongoing support
- Fedora, Debian, Mint, Arch, and CentOS are community-supported distributions, with no official support channel
- Linux distributions have two lifecycle support models: standard release and rolling release
- Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) releases provide support for at least five years, while interim releases only have support for nine months
- Arch Linux is a popular distribution using a rolling release model, providing constant updates without version numbers
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