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Question Bank20.1 Why Linux is considered an open-source system?
20.2 With a diagram explain the three main components of a Linux system.
20.3 What are the steps in successfully installing a Linux system?
20.4 Which are the popular Linux systems?
20.5 Which Linux is most often used as servers?
20.6 Why are Linux clusters popular?

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