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Linus Torvalds

Wrote and maintains Linux kernel. Wrote GIT version control system.

Date of birth: December 28, 1969 edit

Current residence: Portland, Oregon edit

Important software Linus Torvalds has worked on:

Timeline:

Year Event
1969 Born
1988 Entered University of Helsinki
1991 Gets a 386 PC
1996 Gets masters degree from University of Helsinki
1998 Wins EFF Pioneer award along with Stallman and Barbara Simons

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