Linus Benedict Torvalds (b.1969) is a Finnish-American software engineer, best known for creating the Linux kernel, the foundation of the Linux operating system. He also developed Git, a widely used version control system.
Born in Helsinki, Finland, he studied computer science at the University of Helsinki, where he first encountered Unix-based systems. In 1991, dissatisfied with existing operating systems, he developed Linux, releasing its first version as open-source software. His decision to make Linux freely available led to global collaboration, transforming it into one of the most widely used operating systems.
Torvalds later created Git (2005,) a distributed version control system that revolutionized software development. Today, Git is essential for collaborative coding, used by millions worldwide.
His notable publications include Glyn Moody’s Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary (2001,) co-authored with David Diamond, exploring his life, philosophy, and Linux’s creation. Rebel Code: Linux and the Open Source Revolution (2001) analyzes open-source software’s impact.
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Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done
—Linus Torvalds
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