Linus Torvalds
Computer Programmer, Developer of Linux
Born
December 28th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Finland
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Born in Finland, a computer programmer developed the Linux kernel, an open-source operating system that has become foundational in the computing world. In 1991, released the first version of the Linux kernel, initiating a significant evolution in software development. The project has attracted contributions from thousands of developers worldwide and has been widely adopted by organizations, corporations, and individual users alike. In addition to the Linux kernel, involvement in the Git version control system further established a reputation as a key figure in software engineering.
Developed the Linux kernel in 1991
Created the Git version control system
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