Open-Source Operating Systems Quiz

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What is one advantage of open-source operating systems being available in source code format?

We can study operating systems from the inside out.

How has the rise of virtualization impacted the ability to run operating systems?

It makes it possible to run many operating systems on top of one core system.

Name two open-source virtual machine managers mentioned in the text.

VMware and Virtualbox

What is the significance of open-sourcing operating systems that are no longer commercially viable?

It enables studying how systems operated in earlier times with fewer resources. Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find an extensive but incomplete list of open-source operating-system projects?

<a href="https://curlie.org/Computers/Software/Operating_Systems/Open_Source/">https://curlie.org/Computers/Software/Operating_Systems/Open_Source/</a> Signup and view all the answers

How does the open-source movement impact the study of operating systems?

It allows questions to be answered by examining the code itself. Signup and view all the answers

How has the advent of open-source operating systems impacted students interested in becoming operating system developers?

It has made it easier for students to transition into operating system developers by allowing them to create new operating system distributions with some knowledge, effort, and an Internet connection. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of Kernel Data Structures mentioned in the text?

Singly linked list, Doubly linked list, Circular linked list, Binary search tree Signup and view all the answers

What has made accessing source code easier for students compared to a few years ago?

The availability of open-source operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What are some key factors that determine the limitations on accessing source code for students?

Interest, time, and disk space Signup and view all the answers

How can a student utilize open-source operating systems to create a new operating system distribution?

By having some knowledge, putting in effort, and having an Internet connection Signup and view all the answers

What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

Software stack ready for application use via the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

Define Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Servers or storage available over the Internet. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Cloud Computing.

It involves using remote servers on the internet to store, manage, and process data. Signup and view all the answers

What are Real-time Embedded Systems known for?

Having well-defined fixed time constraints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of Free and Open-Source Operating Systems?

They are made available in source-code format. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a Free and Open-Source Operating System.

GNU/Linux and BSD UNIX. Signup and view all the answers