Question: Running Linux on your machine You are required to explore the Linux operating system for your personal use. There are many options for running a

  1. Running Linux on your machine 

You are required to explore the Linux operating system for your personal use. There are many options for running a Linux operating system on your machine.

  1. What machine / device would you use for this purpose?
  2. Explain briefly FOUR (4) options available for how to install and run Linux.
  1. Which option did you choose? Give THREE (3) justifications.
  1. Include some pictures (photos and screenshots) as evidence that the Linux operating system has been successfully run on your machine

The first step before exploring the Linux operating system is choosing the Linux distribution (distro) you’ll want to use. Unlike Windows 10, there’s no single version of Linux. Each distribution unites some combination of elements into a single operating system you can install. Linux distro can be developed based on other distro or independently.

  1. List FIVE (5) Linux distro that are Independent (not based from other Distro).
  1. What is the name of Linux Distro you choose. Give THREE (3) justifications
  1. Run TWO (2) commands on Linux CLI (terminal) to show your Linux Distro. Screenshots command and output for both commands.

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Machine Device I would use my personal laptopa Dell Inspiron 15 3000 seriesfor this purposeIt has an Intel Core i5 processor8GB of RAMand a 512GB SSDwhich are sufficient specifications to run most Lin... View full answer

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