Linux Chapter 1-2 Flashcards
1
Q
In what year and programming language was UNIX created?
A
1970 in C
2
Q
Who owns UNIX trademark?
A
Open Group
3
Q
Is Linux certified UNIX?
A
No
4
Q
For what is Richard Stallman known?
A
He and his team is behind the GNU project
5
Q
What does operating system do?
A
Manages hardware and software components that make up functional computing system.
6
Q
What are some decision poinst when choosing OS?
A
- Role (Server x Desktop)
- Function (Specific task?)
- Life cycle (releasy cycle of updates?)
- Stability (stable or beta)
- Compability (can OS run older sw?)
- Cost
- Interface
7
Q
macOS is based on … and it is/n’t licenced UNIX
A
FreeBSD, it is licensed UNIX
8
Q
Name some Linux distributions.
A
Red Hat, Android, Raspbian, Debian, SUSE
9
Q
Which distribution uses .deb?
A
Debain (Mint, Ubuntu…)
10
Q
What is embedded system?
A
Linux as operating system for hardware that is designed for specific task on hardware optimized for that task
