0.1 Introduction Flashcards

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Linux OS Components

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  1. Kernel
  2. Libraries
  3. Utilties
  4. User Interface (CLI and GUI)
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Why do servers use CLI only?

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Conserves resources for running services versus a GUI

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What was the predecessor of Linux?

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Minix

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Who is Andrew Tannenbaum?

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Creator of a miniature clone of UNIX called Minix

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Who is Linus Torvalds?

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Creator of a UNIX clone called Linux

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Who is Richard Stallman?

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MIT professor who began the GNU initiative

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What does GNU stand for?

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GNU’s Not UNIX

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What is Linux’s licensing model?

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Open GPL (GNU Public License)

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