Is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone.

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What is an Open-Source Operating System? The term open source refers to computer software or applications where the owners or copyright holders enable the users or third parties to use, see, and edit the products source code. The source code of an open-source OS is publicly visible and editable.

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An information system that operates in the _____ sphere of influence supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.
a. personal
b. workgroup
c. enterprise
d. social

b. workgroup

The _____ is the heart of the operating system and controls its most critical processes.
a. user interface
b. register
c. kernel
d. cache

c. kernel

All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT ________.
a. allowing a user to manage system memory
b. allowing a user to control common computer hardware functions
c. allowing a user to manage files
d. allowing a user to do word processing

d. allowing a user to do word processing

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program concurrently.
a. networking
b. hardware independence
c. memory management
d. multitasking

d. multitasking

_____ is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone.
a. Linux
b. Mac OS X
c. Chrome
d. Unix

a. Linux

Suppose you wish to run two different operating systems on one computer, you can accomplish it by using _______.
a. a multi-processor operating system
b. an embedded system
c. the system utilities
d. virtualization software

d. virtualization software

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.
a. Mac OS X
b. Unix
c. Chrome
d. z/OS

d. z/OS

A global positioning system (GPS) device uses a(n) _____ to help people find their way around town or more remote areas.
a. user software
b. integrated development environment
c. personal productivity software
d. embedded system

d. embedded system

The use of middleware to connect disparate systems has evolved into an approach for developing software and systems called _____.
a. cloud computing
b. rapid application development
c. service-oriented architecture
d. Software as a Service

c. service-oriented architecture

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____.
a. the initial cost is lower
b. the software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations
c. the software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs
d. the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

d. the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that ______________.
a. it is hard to control results even if one is involved in the development of software
b. it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features
c. it does not allow modification of features
that one might need to counteract an initiative by competitors
d. it is difficult to achieve what is required in terms of features and reports

b. it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features

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Is an open source operating system who source code is freely available to everyone?

Linux is a free, open source operating system (OS), released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It's also become the largest open source software project in the world.

What is open

What is an Open-Source Operating System? The term "open source" refers to computer software or applications where the owners or copyright holders enable the users or third parties to use, see, and edit the product's source code. The source code of an open-source OS is publicly visible and editable.

Is Linux open source operating system?

Linux is a free, open source operating system, released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Anyone can run, study, modify, and redistribute the source code, or even sell copies of their modified code, as long as they do so under the same license.

What type of software is distributed typically for free with the source code?

Definition. Open source software (OSS) is software that is distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights.

Is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone. What is open