Linux History

Question 1

He founded the Free Software Movement and created the GNU Operating System

Answer 1

Richard Stallman

Question 2

When did Proprietary software emerged?

Answer 2

1970s and 1980s

Question 3

The _______ __ _____ Core responsibilities remain unchanged despite evolving technologies.

Answer 3

Future of System Administration

Question 4

During 1976 “Open Letter to Hobbyists” criticized software sharing without compensation.

Answer 4

Bill Gates

Question 5

By ____, the GNU project had nearly replaced proprietary Unix programs with free alternatives.

Answer 5

1991

Question 6

The ____ ensures software freedoms are preserved.

Answer 6

GNU General Public License (GPL)

Question 7

He founded Cygnus Software, the first company focused on supporting Free Software.

Answer 7

Michael Tiemann

Question 8

He developed the Linux kernel to replicate the SunOS environment he used at the University of Helsinki.

Answer 8

Linus Torvalds

Question 9

The ____ is a complex microkernel system, faced debugging challenges

Answer 9

GNU Hurd project

Question 10

The Linux and GNU projects are symbiotic, leading to advocacy for calling the combined system “________”

Answer 10

GNU/Linux

Question 15

This web server is more reliable, flexible, and extensible than closed-source competitors.

Answer 15

Apache web server

Question 16

“The Cathedral and the Bazaar” highlighted the effectiveness of the open-source peer review process.

Answer 16

Eric Raymond

Question 17

________ became the first major company to release its source code in 1998, led by ________

Answer 17

Netscape, Jim Barksdale

Question 18

The term ________ was coined to avoid negative business connotations associated with “Free Software.”

Answer 18

Open Source

Question 19

This is derived from the Debian Free Software Guidelines, outlines key rights like free redistribution and access to source
code.

Answer 19

Open Source Definition

Question 20

The success of Linux’s relied on ________ like Oracle and Sybase supporting the platform.

Answer 20

Independent software vendors (ISVs)

Question 21

A “Windows Refund Day” protest on ________ encouraged returning unused copies of Windows.

Answer 21

February 19th

Question 22

A “________________” protest on February 19th encouraged returning unused copies of Windows.

Answer 22

Windows Refund Day

Question 23

this was successful, with stock prices surging.

Answer 23

Red Hat’s IPO

Question 24

He believes the success of GNU/Linux promotes software freedom education.

Answer 24

Richard Stallman

Question 25

Linus Torvalds expected a small consulting business but was surprised by the growth of the ______ ________

Answer 25

Linux ecosystem

Question 26

He is the vice president of Microsoft

Answer 26

Craig Mundle

Question 27

Craig Mundie viewed Linux as a competitor to
_____ ______ ___

Answer 27

Microsoft Windows NT