Welcome to the Quiz!

Test some of your basic Linux knowledge here!

1. What are the system requirements of Linux itself?

A. Nonexistent (designed to run on anything)
B. An absolute beast of a PC
C. An average laptop's specs
D. A cheap PC

2. What is Linux based on?

A. macOS
B. Windows
C. Unix
D. Android

3. Who was Linux created by?

A. Steve Jobs
B. Linus Torvalds
C. Bill Gates
D. Linus Tech Tips

4. What are some of the reasons Linux operating systems have become more popular recently?

Steam Deck's release and widespread success
A compelling alternative to Windows/macOS
Customizable to any user's needs
Sends all your data to Microsoft
Lightweight and speedy
Useful for development and job experience
Completely free to use and modify
Freedom to do whatever you want with it, no babysitting
Respects privacy and the user
Forces updates on users often
No planned obsolescence; can help beef up old, slow computers

5. What are some of the biggest challenges barring others from switching to Linux?

General accessibility to others
Complex for beginners who've never touched a PC before
Too many choices of distributions (distros) which requires some research
Not fully compatible with the 1% of popular Windows apps and games
Works differently from Windows/macOS
Steals all of your data
No babysitting compared to Windows
Some hardware incompatibilities or unexplained bugs
Gatekeeping and sometimes unfriendly community