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Which operating system kernel is the Linux family based on?

  • Mac OS
  • Android
  • Windows
  • Unix (correct)

When was the Linux kernel first released?

  • August 29, 1997
  • July 4, 2005
  • September 17, 1991 (correct)
  • October 31, 2000

Which organization uses the name 'GNU/Linux' to emphasize the use of GNU software in many distributions?

  • Linux Foundation
  • Free Software Foundation (correct)
  • Open Source Initiative
  • Electronic Frontier Foundation

Which Linux distribution is known for its stability and long-term support?

<p>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which windowing system is commonly used in desktop Linux distributions?

<p>X11 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is based on the Linux kernel?

<p>Android (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the license under which Linux can be modified and distributed?

<p>GNU General Public License (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to personal computers, where else is Linux used?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system has the largest installed base of all general-purpose operating systems?

<p>Android (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who initially released Linux?

<p>Linus Torvalds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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