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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?

Steve Jobs

Mark Zuckerberg

Bill Gates

Linus Torvalds (correct)

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?

To take care of fundamental hardware communication with software Signup and view all the answers

How is Linux licensed?

Under an open-source license Signup and view all the answers

In which operating system are files stored in folders on different data drives like C: D: E:?

Microsoft Windows Signup and view all the answers

How are files ordered in Linux?

In a tree structure starting with the root directory Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system is Linux?

Open source Signup and view all the answers

What is denoted as the start of the file system in Linux?

Root directory Signup and view all the answers

In which operating system does the user have access to change the source code?

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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.