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What is Linux?
What is Linux?
- A proprietary software similar to UNIX
- An operating system distributed under an open-source license (correct)
- A computer science student's project
- A hardware communication program
Who created Linux?
Who created Linux?
- Steve Jobs
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Bill Gates
- Linus Torvalds (correct)
What was Linus Torvalds' motivation for creating Linux?
What was Linus Torvalds' motivation for creating Linux?
- To compete with proprietary software
- To improve hardware communication
- To develop an OS receptive to user suggestions (correct)
- To challenge the UNIX designers
What is the role of the kernel in the Linux operating system?
What is the role of the kernel in the Linux operating system?
How is Linux licensed?
How is Linux licensed?
In which operating system are files stored in folders on different data drives like C: D: E:?
In which operating system are files stored in folders on different data drives like C: D: E:?
How are files ordered in Linux?
How are files ordered in Linux?
What type of operating system is Linux?
What type of operating system is Linux?
What is denoted as the start of the file system in Linux?
What is denoted as the start of the file system in Linux?
In which operating system does the user have access to change the source code?
In which operating system does the user have access to change the source code?
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Linux OS
Linux OS
An open-source operating system.
Linux creator
Linux creator
Linus Torvalds.
Linux kernel role
Linux kernel role
Manages hardware communication with software.
Linux license
Linux license
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Windows file organization
Windows file organization
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Linux file structure
Linux file structure
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Linux OS type
Linux OS type
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Linux root directory
Linux root directory
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Modifiable OS
Modifiable OS
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Linus Torvalds' motivation
Linus Torvalds' motivation
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Study Notes
What is Linux?
- Linux is a type of operating system.
History of Linux
- Linux was created by Linus Torvalds.
- Linus Torvalds' motivation for creating Linux was to develop a Unix-like operating system that is free and open-source.
Linux Operating System
- The kernel plays a central role in the Linux operating system, as it acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user applications.
Licensing
- Linux is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
File System
- Unlike Windows, Linux does not use drive letters like C:, D:, E: to store files.
- In Linux, files are organized in a hierarchical structure, with the root directory (/) serving as the top-most directory.
- Files are ordered in a case-sensitive manner, with directories and subdirectories separated by forward slashes (/).
Operating System Type
- Linux is an open-source operating system.
File System Hierarchy
- The root directory (/) is denoted as the start of the file system in Linux.
Source Code
- Linux is an operating system that allows users to access and modify the source code.
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Test your knowledge of the Linux operating system with this quiz on the history, creators, benefits, and installation process of Linux. See how much you know about this popular open-source operating system.
