5 Questions
Who started the GNU project in 1984?
Richard Stallman
Which component was missing in the GNU project?
Kernel
When did Linus Torvalds release version 0.02 of his operating system kernel?
October 5th
What does Stallman's concept of free mean?
All of the above
What did Linus Torvalds start writing in 1991?
Operating system kernel
Study Notes
The GNU Project
- Richard Stallman started the GNU project in 1984.
Missing Component
- The kernel was the missing component in the GNU project.
Linux Kernel
- Linus Torvalds released version 0.02 of his operating system kernel in 1991.
Free Software Concept
- Stallman's concept of "free" refers to freedom to run, study, change, and distribute software.
Linus Torvalds' Work
- In 1991, Linus Torvalds started writing the Linux kernel.
Test your knowledge on the history and components of the Linux operating system, including the development of the GNU project and the role of the kernel.
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