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010-150 Question #50: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is E. Debian Linux. Ubuntu Linux is a Debian-based distribution, inheriting Debian's package management system (APT/dpkg) and core architecture.
Question
Which Linux distribution is used as a basis for the creation of Ubuntu Linux?
Options
- ARed Hat Linux
- BArch Linux
- CSUSE Linux
- DGentoo Linux
- EDebian Linux
Explanation
Ubuntu Linux is a Debian-based distribution, inheriting Debian's package management system (APT/dpkg) and core architecture.
Common mistakes.
- A. Red Hat Linux uses RPM-based package management and is the basis for distributions like Fedora and CentOS, not Ubuntu.
- B. Arch Linux is an independent, rolling-release distribution and is not the basis for Ubuntu.
- C. SUSE Linux is an independent distribution using RPM packaging and is unrelated to Ubuntu's lineage.
- D. Gentoo Linux is a source-based independent distribution and has no foundational relationship with Ubuntu.
Concept tested. Linux distribution lineage and Debian-based systems
Reference. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu/Origins
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