Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners - Major Linux Families

The video tutorial introduces the major Linux families: Debian, Fedora, and SUS, highlighting their popular distributions. It explains the primary difference between these families, which lies in their package management systems, such as APT for Debian and RPM/Yum for Fedora. The tutorial also covers common Linux commands that remain consistent across different distributions. Finally, it advises viewers on how to choose a Linux distribution, emphasizing that despite different purposes, all Linux systems share the same kernel and similar functionalities.

Which of the following operating systems is part of the Debian family?

• CentOS

• Ubuntu

• SLES

• Red Hat

What is the primary difference between the major Linux families?

• Kernel version

• User interface

• Package management system

• Security features

Which package management tool is commonly used in the Red Hat family?

• Pacman

• APT

• DPKG

• RPM

What command would you use to update a Debian system?

• sudo apt update

• sudo yum update

• sudo pacman -Syu

• sudo zypper update

Why is it suggested not to worry about choosing a specific Linux distribution?

• They all have the same user interface

• They all use the same kernel and perform similar tasks

• They all have the same security features

• They all come with the same pre-installed software