3.1 - Overview of Linux-based Systems
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What is the main purpose of the bootloader?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the first thing that runs on startup.
Name one tool in system utilities.
💡 Hint: Think about commands you can use to manipulate files.
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What does the kernel not manage?
💡 Hint: Think about what the kernel controls.
The hardware layer consists of:
💡 Hint: Consider the physical aspects of a computer.
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Analyze how the modular structure of Linux contributes to its flexibility and performance. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of a modular architecture.
Create a diagram to represent the interaction between the kernel, system libraries, and user applications. Explain the diagram in detail.
💡 Hint: Visual representations can clarify complex interactions.
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