Linus Torvalds
On 17 September 1991, The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) was posted to a Finnish FTP server in Helsinki. Originator Linus Torvalds wanted to call the OS FreaX, but the FTP admin didn’t like the name and renamed it Linux.
80% of world servers use Linux based op. systems. 98% top500 world supercomputers use Linux based op. system.
Unlike many other tech gurus, Torvalds has not focused on building a commercial empire but has remained loyal to Open Source community. This makes him a rather unique figure in the IT world!
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