1.1 Intoduction to Linux Flashcards by Talla Michael | Brainscape

Q

What is Linux?

A

Linux is an operating system kernel based on the UNIX operating system developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991.

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What are the defining characteristics of Linux?

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It is open source
It is highly customizable
It offers stability and security
It has a large software ecosystem
It provides a powerful command-line interface

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Q

List 5 Linux distributions.

A

Ubuntu
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Kali Linux
Mandriva
Fedora Linux

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