Question 3 (30 marks) This question tests your ability to discuss topics around Linux and to perform basic research. Ima
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Question 3 (30 marks) This question tests your ability to
discuss topics around Linux and to perform basic research. Imagine
you have a spare desktop computer at home that you want to use as a
general-purpose computer using a Linux distribution. a.Identify
three different general-purpose desktop Linux distributions. For
each distribution, discuss two key features. Make a justified
recommendation as to which distribution you should install, giving
a brief reason for your choice. (11 marks) b.Outline two ways of
testing the distribution you have selected without installing it as
your main operating system. State one benefit and one drawback of
each way of testing that you have outlined. Make a justified
recommendation as to which mechanism you should use, giving a brief
reason for your choice. (14 marks) You should write no more than
500 words, excluding references, for the whole of Question 3. This
word limit is an indication of how much detail you should provide.
To answer this question, you will need to find additional
information from the Internet. Give full references to the sources
you use, including any module materials and external sources. Make
sure you cite those references where appropriate in your answer.
Use the Cite Them Right Harvard style for your reference list, and
follow the guidance at Referencing and plagiarism. (2 marks) Marks
will also be allocated for the overall quality of your writing in
this question (including clarity, structure, spelling, punctuation
and grammar)
discuss topics around Linux and to perform basic research. Imagine
you have a spare desktop computer at home that you want to use as a
general-purpose computer using a Linux distribution. a.Identify
three different general-purpose desktop Linux distributions. For
each distribution, discuss two key features. Make a justified
recommendation as to which distribution you should install, giving
a brief reason for your choice. (11 marks) b.Outline two ways of
testing the distribution you have selected without installing it as
your main operating system. State one benefit and one drawback of
each way of testing that you have outlined. Make a justified
recommendation as to which mechanism you should use, giving a brief
reason for your choice. (14 marks) You should write no more than
500 words, excluding references, for the whole of Question 3. This
word limit is an indication of how much detail you should provide.
To answer this question, you will need to find additional
information from the Internet. Give full references to the sources
you use, including any module materials and external sources. Make
sure you cite those references where appropriate in your answer.
Use the Cite Them Right Harvard style for your reference list, and
follow the guidance at Referencing and plagiarism. (2 marks) Marks
will also be allocated for the overall quality of your writing in
this question (including clarity, structure, spelling, punctuation
and grammar)