Linux-History Flashcards
He founded the Free Software Movement and created the GNU Operating System
Richard Stallman
When did Proprietary software emerged?
1970s and 1980s
The _______ __ _____ Core responsibilities remain unchanged despite evolving technologies.
Future of System Administration
During 1976 “Open Letter to Hobbyists” criticized software sharing without compensation.
Bill Gates
By ____, the GNU project had nearly replaced proprietary Unix programs with free alternatives.
1991
The ____ ensures software freedoms are preserved.
GNU General Public License (GPL)
He founded Cygnus Software, the first company focused on supporting Free Software.
Michael Tiemann
He developed the Linux kernel to replicate the SunOS environment he used at the University of Helsinki.
Linus Torvalds
The ____ is a complex microkernel system, faced debugging challenges
GNU Hurd project
The Linux and GNU projects are symbiotic, leading to advocacy for calling the combined system “________”
GNU/Linux
This web server is more reliable, flexible, and extensible than closed-source competitors.
Apache web server
“The Cathedral and the Bazaar” highlighted the effectiveness of the open-source peer review process.
Eric Raymond
________ became the first major company to release its source code in 1998, led by ________
Netscape, Jim Barksdale
The term ________ was coined to avoid negative business connotations associated with “Free Software.”
Open Source
This is derived from the Debian Free Software Guidelines, outlines key rights like free redistribution and access to source
code.
Open Source Definition
The success of Linux’s relied on ________ like Oracle and Sybase supporting the platform.
Independent software vendors (ISVs)
A “Windows Refund Day” protest on ________ encouraged returning unused copies of Windows.
February 19th
A “________________” protest on February 19th encouraged returning unused copies of Windows.
Windows Refund Day
this was successful, with stock prices surging.
Red Hat’s IPO
He believes the success of GNU/Linux promotes software freedom education.
Richard Stallman
Linus Torvalds expected a small consulting business but was surprised by the growth of the ______ ________
Linux ecosystem
He is the vice president of Microsoft
Craig Mundle
Craig Mundie viewed Linux as a competitor to
_____ ______ ___
Microsoft Windows NT
