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Linus isn't quitting: Official
News The email, posted at the University of Helsinki's computer department's news group, claims to be from Torvalds and said the Linux creator has decided to hand over control of the kernel's development to someone else. [02 Apr 2002]
Linux group calls for appointment of Penguin Patch Lieutenant
News Linux was written by Torvalds when he was a computer science student at Helsinki University in 1991, and it has been developed and maintained largely by himself and other volunteers ever since. Landley said Linus Torvalds - the creator of the... [30 Jan 2002]
Linux celebrates tenth birthday
News Torvalds had created a Unix based operating system in his bedroom while studying at the University of Helsinki. The OS was first released by Finnish computer science student Linus Torvalds in August 1991. [28 Aug 2001]
Linus Torvalds: King of the duck pond
Comment Linus grew up in downtown Helsinki and spent most of his youth closeted in his bedroom writing code. Linus and technology became even more inseparable during his years at Helsinki University. When you first meet Linus Torvalds what shines out is... [18 May 2001]
Just For Fun: Extract 3 - The case for being open
Comment What started out in my messy Helsinki bedroom has grown to become the largest collaborative project in the history of the world. And remember, you can still buy a copy of this just released book at silcon.com, at the reduced price of £16.20 - http... [16 May 2001]
Just for Fun: Extract 2 - From project to product
Comment The computer sciences department at the University of Helsinki was small enough that he could just talk to head of the department. The University of Helsinki was more than happy to offer up the main auditorium of the computer sciences department... [15 May 2001]
Official: Sex better than Linux
News Linus Torvalds: A lot. silicon.com: How has life changed since your student days in Helsinki? For more on Linus, Linux, and life outside software, visit silicon.com from 14 May. Some of it is due to Linux, like becoming more self confident. [11 May 2001]
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