Question

In the context of computers, what is Ubuntu?
1. An open-source operating system sponsored by Canonical Ltd.
2. A search engine by Mozilla Foundation.
3. An android-based search engine by Microsoft.
4. An anti-virus software by Microsoft.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : An open-source operating system sponsored by Canonical Ltd.

The correct answer is An open-source operating system sponsored by Canonical Ltd.

• Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd.
  • It is an open-source operating system.
  • Ubuntu is a complete Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.
    • An operating system is system software that tackles computer hardware, software resources, and tenders common services for computer programs.
  • The Ubuntu community is erected on the ideas elevated in the Ubuntu Manifesto:
    • that software should be free,
    • that software should be available to people in their local language and without any difficulties,
    • that people should be free to customize and change their software however they want.
  • Ubuntu is fully committed to the principles that govern open-source software development.
    • Open-source software is software that is released under a license in which the copyright holder permits the users to use, study, change and distribute the software and its source code to anyone and for any reason.
  • Ubuntu is useful for both desktop and server use.
  • Ubuntu includes thousands of software, starting with the Linux kernel version 5.4 and GNOME 3.28, and comprising every standard desktop application from word processing and spreadsheet to internet access applications, web server software, email software, programming languages and tools and several games.
  • The Ubuntu Project is sponsored by Canonical Ltd.
  • Canonical's business model is to tender technical support and professional services concerning Ubuntu.