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A company wants to use an operating system that is free, open-source, and highly customizable for their servers. Which OS should they choose?

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Intro to Computing - How Software Works
A company wants to use an operating system that is free, open-source, and highly customizable for their servers. Which OS should they choose?
AWindows Server
BLinux
CmacOS
DAndroid
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify OS characteristics needed

    The company wants free, open-source, customizable OS for servers.

  2. Step 2: Match OS to requirements

    Linux is free, open-source, and widely used for servers; Windows Server is paid and proprietary; macOS and Android are not typical server OS.

  3. Final Answer:

    Linux -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Free, open-source server OS = Linux [OK]
Quick Trick: Linux is free and open-source for servers [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Choosing paid or desktop OS
  • Confusing Android with server OS
  • Ignoring open-source aspect

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