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BSIT - 4th Year - First Semester - Midterms > Linux-History > Flashcards

Linux-History Flashcards

1
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He founded the Free Software Movement and created the GNU Operating System

A

Richard Stallman

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2
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When did Proprietary software emerged?

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1970s and 1980s

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3
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The _______ __ _____ Core responsibilities remain unchanged despite evolving technologies.

A

Future of System Administration

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4
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During 1976 “Open Letter to Hobbyists” criticized software sharing without compensation.

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Bill Gates

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5
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By ____, the GNU project had nearly replaced proprietary Unix programs with free alternatives.

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1991

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6
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The ____ ensures software freedoms are preserved.

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GNU General Public License (GPL)

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7
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He founded Cygnus Software, the first company focused on supporting Free Software.

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Michael Tiemann

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8
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He developed the Linux kernel to replicate the SunOS environment he used at the University of Helsinki.

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Linus Torvalds

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9
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The ____ is a complex microkernel system, faced debugging challenges

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GNU Hurd project

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10
Q

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

A

GNU/Linux

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

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Apache web server

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12
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“The Cathedral and the Bazaar” highlighted the effectiveness of the open-source peer review process.

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Eric Raymond

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13
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________ became the first major company to release its source code in 1998, led by ________

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Netscape, Jim Barksdale

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14
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The term ________ was coined to avoid negative business connotations associated with “Free Software.”

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Open Source

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15
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This is derived from the Debian Free Software Guidelines, outlines key rights like free redistribution and access to source
code.

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Open Source Definition

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16
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The success of Linux’s relied on ________ like Oracle and Sybase supporting the platform.

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Independent software vendors (ISVs)

17
Q

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

A

February 19th

18
Q

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

A

Windows Refund Day

19
Q

this was successful, with stock prices surging.

A

Red Hat’s IPO

20
Q

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

A

Richard Stallman

21
Q

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

A

Linux ecosystem

22
Q

He is the vice president of Microsoft

A

Craig Mundle

23
Q

Craig Mundie viewed Linux as a competitor to
_____ ______ ___

A

Microsoft Windows NT

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