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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Linus_TorvaldsLinus Torvalds - Wikipedia

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   Linus Benedict Torvalds (/ ˈ l iː n ə s ˈ t ɔːr v ɔː l d z / LEE-nəs TOR-vawldz, Finland Swedish: [ˈliːnʉs ˈtuːrvɑlds] ⓘ; born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish-American software engineer who is the creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel.

   • Nationality: Finnish (by birth), American (naturalized, 2010)
   • Alma mater: University of Helsinki (M.S.)

   • Spouse: Tove Torvalds
   • Occupation: Software engineer

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     Pat Gelsinger and Linus Torvalds talk Linux, open source, technology and more

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3. github.com › torvaldstorvalds (Linus Torvalds) · GitHub

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   torvalds is the GitHub account of Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and Git. You can follow his code and repositories on GitHub, and learn from his insights and contributions to various projects. Whether you are interested in operating systems, programming languages, or software development, torvalds is a source of inspiration and knowledge.

   • Home Country: Portland, OR

   • Works For: Linux Foundation

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Linus-TorvaldsLinus Torvalds | Biography, Linux, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Linus Torvalds (born December 28, 1969, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish computer scientist who was the principal force behind the development of the Linux operating system. At age 10 Torvalds began to dabble in computer programming on his grandfather’s Commodore VIC-20.

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   How did Linus Torvalds change technology?

   • Linus Torvalds transformed technology twice -- first with the Linux kernel, which helps power the Internet, and again with Git, the source code management system used by developers worldwide.

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   Who is Linus Torvalds?

   • "Linus Torvalds, Incognito Inventor". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014. A sort of anti-celebrity, he is plainly ambivalent about fame and content to stay nestled at home in a tony cluster of million-dollar houses atop the densely forested hills of the Dunthorpe neighborhood.

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   Is Linus Torvalds a US citizen?

   • "Linus Torvalds, already an Oregonian, now a U.S. citizen". The Oregonian. Retrieved 16 September 2010. ^ Torvalds, Linus. "index : kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git". Linux kernel. Retrieved 30 May 2013. ^ "Debian's reboot (2) man page". Retrieved 16 August 2011. ^ Richardson, Marjorie (1 November 1999). "Interview: Linus Torvalds". Linux Journal.

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   Is Torvalds a Linux developer?

   • Torvalds holds the Linux trademark and monitors its use, chiefly through the Linux Mark Institute . On 3 April 2005, Torvalds began development on Git, version control software that later became widely used. On 26 July 2005, he turned over Git's maintenance to Junio Hamano, a major project contributor.

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6. www.zdnet.com › article › linus-torvalds-on-state-ofLinus Torvalds on the state of Linux today and how AI figures ...

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   Dec 5, 2023 · At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux and Git creator Linus Torvalds talked about Rust in Linux, Linux maintainer fatigue, and AI's future role in Linux and open-source development.

7. www.ted.com › linus_torvalds_the_mind_behind_linuxLinus Torvalds: The mind behind Linux | TED Talk

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   Linus Torvalds transformed technology twice -- first with the Linux kernel, which helps power the Internet, and again with Git, the source code management system used by developers worldwide. In a rare interview with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Torvalds discusses with remarkable openness the personality traits that prompted his unique ...

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9. www.newyorker.com › science › elementsAfter Years of Abusive E-mails, the Creator of Linux Steps Aside

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   Sep 19, 2018 · After years of verbally abusing programmers who contribute to the Linux operating-system kernel he created, the celebrated coder Linus Torvalds is stepping aside and says he is getting help.

10. thenewstack.io › linus-torvalds-on-security-aiLinus Torvalds on Security, AI, Open Source and Trust

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    Apr 19, 2024 · Torvalds retains his lifelong love of open source development even in a world filled with upstream security issues, overhyped AI, and other people's hardware bugs. Apr 19th, 2024 9:57am by David Cassel. Photos by Joab Jackson.