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Which operating system kernel was first released on September 17, 1991?
What is typically included in a Linux distribution (distro)?
Which organization recommends the name 'GNU/Linux' for many Linux distributions?
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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Key Operating Systems and Terms
- 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.
