LINUX Flashcards
the core of an operating system that handles memory allocations, talks to hardware devices, and makes sure everything keeps running
Kernel
an organization of volunteers dedicated to making good software that anyone could use without paying
Free software foundation
the original systems program from which compiled programs are generated
source code
a type of software development where any programmer can develop or fix bugs in the software
open source
a complete operating system kit with the utilities and applications you need to make it do useful things
a distribution
a standard distributed windowing system on which people implement graphical interfaces
X
graphical user interface mentioned in the text
Gnome
a compact Unix clone written as a teaching aid
Minix
content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page
click bait
a person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity
whistle-blower
