Do You Know GNU?

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    The development of GNU was started by

    • Richard Stallman
    • Mark Phillips
    • Robert Jopp
    • Greg Laffradi
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GNU is a free collection of software and an operating system with license. It is written in a variety of programming languages; specifically, C and assembly language.

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  • 2. 
    The systems basic component includes the following except  - ProProfs

    The systems basic component includes the following except 

    • GNU debugger

    • GNU binary utilities

    • GNU bash shell

    • MS windows

    Correct Answer
    A. MS windows
    Explanation
    The correct answer is MS Windows. This is because the question is asking for the system's basic components, and MS Windows is not typically considered a basic component of the GNU system. The other options listed (GNU debugger, GNU binary utilities, and GNU bash shell) are all commonly recognized components of the GNU system.

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  • 3. 
    Free Software Execution(FSE) was founded in  - ProProfs

    Free Software Execution(FSE) was founded in 

    • 1982

    • 1984

    • 1983

    • 1985

    Correct Answer
    A. 1985
  • 4. 
    Linux was developed by  - ProProfs

    Linux was developed by 

    • Robert Philips

    • Richard Stallman

    • Linus Torvarlg

    • Mark Philips

    Correct Answer
    A. Linus Torvarlg
    Explanation
    Linus Torvalds is the correct answer because he is the creator of the Linux operating system. Linux was developed by Torvalds in 1991 as an open-source alternative to proprietary operating systems. He wrote the initial version of the Linux kernel and has been the main coordinator of its development ever since. Torvalds' contribution to the development of Linux has been significant, making him the most appropriate answer among the given options.

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  • 5. 
    The founder of GNU started his career at  - ProProfs

    The founder of GNU started his career at 

    • Stanford University

    • University of Texas

    • Messachusets Institute of Technology

    • Harvard University

    Correct Answer
    A. Messachusets Institute of Technology
    Explanation
    The founder of GNU started his career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT is a prestigious university known for its strong emphasis on science, engineering, and technology. Many notable figures in the field of computer science and technology have emerged from MIT, making it a likely starting point for someone who would go on to found GNU, an important organization in the field of free software.

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  • 6. 
    The graphical desktop is also known as  - ProProfs

    The graphical desktop is also known as 

    • GNOME

    • GCC

    • ITS

    • GNU bash shell

    Correct Answer
    A. GNOME
    Explanation
    GNOME is the correct answer because it is a well-known graphical desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems. It provides an easy-to-use and visually appealing interface for users to interact with their computer. GNOME offers features such as a taskbar, desktop icons, file manager, and customizable themes. It is widely used in popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora.

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  • 7. 
    When was the GNU project announced to the public? - ProProfs

    When was the GNU project announced to the public?

    • November 1983

    • October 1982

    • September 1983

    • July 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. September 1983
    Explanation
    In September 1983, the GNU project was announced to the public. This project was initiated by Richard Stallman with the goal of creating a free and open-source operating system. The announcement marked the beginning of a movement that aimed to provide users with the freedom to study, modify, and distribute software. The GNU project eventually led to the development of the GNU operating system, which is widely used today in combination with the Linux kernel to create various Linux distributions.

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  • 8. 
    The total GNU package was hosted on the official site in  - ProProfs

    The total GNU package was hosted on the official site in 

    • October 2014

    • September 2014

    • November 2015

    • December 2016

    Correct Answer
    A. November 2015
  • 9. 
    The GNU Manifesto was published in  - ProProfs

    The GNU Manifesto was published in 

    • March 1985 

    • April 1985

    • September 1987

    • June 1984

    Correct Answer
    A. March 1985 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is March 1985. The GNU Manifesto, written by Richard Stallman, was published in March 1985. The manifesto outlined the goals and philosophy of the GNU Project, which aimed to develop a free and open-source operating system. Stallman's vision and principles laid the foundation for the development of the GNU operating system and the Free Software Movement.

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  • 10. 
    The GNU development started in  - ProProfs

    The GNU development started in 

    • 1981

    • 1982

    • 1984

    • 1983

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1984. The GNU development, which stands for "GNU's Not Unix," began in 1984. GNU is a free and open-source operating system that was initiated by Richard Stallman to create a complete Unix-compatible software system. It aimed to provide users with the freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute software. The GNU project has since made significant contributions to the development of the free software movement and has been instrumental in creating a wide range of open-source software tools and applications.

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