Computing Systems Unit Test 6 of 206 of 20 Items Question Which of the following are some of the weaknesses of the Linux operating system (OS)?(1 point) Responses free, easy to use, better software updates than most other operating systems free, easy to use, better software updates than most other operating systems a non-open source OS, hard to use, and a really poor interface a non-open source OS, hard to use, and a really poor interface Hard to troubleshoot, open-source system, which means it is weak against security threats, lacks technical support, and is unsupported hardware. Hard to troubleshoot, open-source system, which means it is weak against security threats, lacks technical support, and is unsupported hardware. easy-to-use interface, free and open-source, unsupported hardware easy-to-use interface, free and open-source, unsupported hardware Skip to navigation page 1 of 1

Answer 1

Among the provided responses, the one that accurately reflects some weaknesses of the Linux operating system is:

"Hard to troubleshoot, open-source system, which means it is weak against security threats, lacks technical support, and is unsupported hardware."

Explanation:

• Although Linux can be powerful and versatile, some users find it hard to troubleshoot due to the varying distributions and configurations.
• Being an open-source OS, it can be seen as weaker against security threats if not properly maintained, given that vulnerabilities can be found and exploited by malicious actors.
• While many distributions have good community support, it can lack the formal technical support that some proprietary systems offer.
• Some hardware may not have appropriate drivers, which can lead to issues with compatibility.

The other options either incorrectly highlight strengths as weaknesses or do not accurately represent the general perception of Linux's advantages and disadvantages.