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Round-Up Meanwhile, Geek Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds was in jubilant and joking mood following the announcement. Torvalds wrote in an email: "I may make fun of Microsoft occasionally, and yeah, I think they do stupid things at times but I think this one...
[29 Feb 2008]
AS Analysis GNU founder Richard Stallman reappears at number 40 in the rankings and Linux creator Linus Torvalds at number 44 after a brief absence by both men from the Agenda Setters list of 2006. Microsoft has been at the centre of controversy over the past...
[12 Oct 2007]
News Two open source leaders joined Linux founder Linus Torvalds in disparaging software patents on Tuesday, the newest volley in a battle that pits the cooperative programming philosophy against Microsoft.
[02 Feb 2005]
News Gates saw more pressure than ever, ending up in a tie at number 7 with Linux creator Linus Torvalds - the first time ever two Agenda Setters have tied. Along with Torvalds at 7, we have MySQL CEO Marten Mickos making his debut at 12, Open Source...
[27 Sep 2004]
News While Linux was created primarily by individuals adding their own touches to the free operating system launched by Linus Torvalds in 1991, over the years it has been funnelled into a number of different versions, specifically by companies looking...
[14 Sep 2004]
News 11.08.99: Speaking at the LinuxWorld conference, Linus Torvalds comments that the ongoing battle with Microsoft is slow work. In addition, Torvalds confirms that the open-source OS will run on Sony's PlayStation 2 video game consoles and says he's...
[11 Aug 2004]
News Linus Torvalds has been called on to help Australia's peak Linux association in a battle to stop local companies attempting to trademark the word "Linux". We've got some more information coming from Linus Torvalds as the trademark owner and that...
[11 Aug 2004]
News It asks the non-profit group for information about email and records of conversations between its staff, FSF founder Richard Stallman and Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds, about the enforcement of free software licenses and the vetting of...
[21 May 2004]
News The Open Source Development Labs, an industry consortium that employs Linux leader Linus Torvalds, is organising the legal defence fund. Intel has become involved in the legal battle between the SCO Group and Linux, contributing money to a defence...
[12 Jan 2004]
News A high ranking for Linus Torvalds also got everybody reading. As ever, news about threats to your network in the form of hackers, spam and viruses proved popular during 2003 and emerging issues, such as tracking technologies and the growing...
[24 Dec 2003]
News In addition to testing and developing the Linux kernel, the heart of the operating system, OSDL directs numerous projects aimed at creating enterprise-focused Linux and provides legal representation for Linus Torvalds, the originator of the software.
[17 Dec 2003]
News Also in the amended suit, SCO said that it owns the copyrights to Unix and criticized the practices of Linux founder and leader Linus Torvalds. A significant flaw of Linux is the inability and/or unwillingness of the Linux process manager, Linus...
[17 Jun 2003]
News Linux inventor, Linus Torvalds, says the operating system should continue to focus on the medium to large business market place. Speaking at San Jose's LinuxWorld, Torvalds also confirmed that Sony will be putting the free operating system on its...
[11 Aug 1999]
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