Which operating system kernel was created in 1991 by the Finnish student Linus Torvalds?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Linux
- Step 1: Torvalds studied at the University of Helsinki. Step 2. Linux is now used in servers, phones and supercomputers. Answer: Linux. Why not the others: The other systems were not made by Torvalds.
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