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Which operating system kernel was first released on September 17, 1991?

Windows kernel

Unix kernel

Mac kernel

Linux kernel (correct)

What is typically included in a Linux distribution (distro)?

Kernel and supporting system software (correct)

Only the kernel

Kernel and hardware drivers

Only system libraries

Which organization recommends the name 'GNU/Linux' for many Linux distributions?

Linux Foundation

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GNU Project

Open Source Initiative

Which operating system has the largest installed base of all general-purpose operating systems as of May 2022?

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Which Linux distribution is known for its association with the LAMP solution stack?

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The Linux kernel was first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds, marking the beginning of the Linux operating system's development.
A typical Linux distribution (distro) includes the Linux kernel, system libraries, supporting utilities, application software, and package management tools for software installation and updates.
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) recommends using the name 'GNU/Linux' for many Linux distributions to acknowledge the contributions of the GNU Project to the overall operating system.
As of May 2022, Microsoft Windows holds the largest installed base among general-purpose operating systems, widely used in personal and business computing environments.
Ubuntu is the Linux distribution most commonly associated with the LAMP solution stack, which consists of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP/Python/Perl for web development.

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Test your knowledge of Linux with this quiz! From the Linux kernel to different distributions and system software, challenge yourself with questions about this popular open-source operating system.