{"id":57987,"date":"2024-04-16T01:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=57987"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:11:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:11:33","slug":"the-essential-difference-between-an-operating-system-like-linux-and-one-like-windows-is-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-essential-difference-between-an-operating-system-like-linux-and-one-like-windows-is-that\/","title":{"rendered":"The essential difference between an operating system like Linux and one like Windows is that"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Windows can run with an Intel processor, whereas Linux cannot.&#8221; option2=&#8221;Linux is proprietary, whereas Windows is not.&#8221; option3=&#8221;any programmer can modify Linux code, which is not permitted with Windows.&#8221; option4=&#8221;there are multiple versions of Linux, but only one version of Windows. E. None of these&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C. any programmer can modify Linux code, which is not permitted with Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Linux is an open-source operating system, which means that the source code is freely available for anyone to view, modify, and redistribute. This makes it a popular choice for developers and businesses who want to customize their operating system to meet their specific needs. Windows, on the other hand, is a proprietary operating system, which means that the source code is not available to the public. 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