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Birthday meme: Linux 1.0.0September 19, 2007 12:13

On 14 March 1994, Linux kernel 1.0.0 was released. When Linus Torvalds developed it, he didn’t know that ultimately he would become a millionaire because of it. Nor did he know that an overwhelming proportion of websites would be hosted off software written for it–Apache. In fact, he mostly did it for fun. His autobiography, [...]



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On 14 March 1994, Linux kernel 1.0.0 was released. When Linus Torvalds developed it, he didn’t know that ultimately he would become a millionaire because of it. Nor did he know that an overwhelming proportion of websites would be hosted off software written for it–Apache.

In fact, he mostly did it for fun.

His autobiography, Just for Fun, is an interesting read. I’d review it for you, but it’s in a box somewhere.

I use Linux, sometimes reluctantly, but it’s the OS of choice around here. It’s becoming more and more mainstream with every day. Maybe one day I’ll read Linux For Dummies and will understand it better than being “just” a user.

Either way, it’s come a long, long way since 1.0.0, and it amuses me that the first non-beta version came out on my 24th birthday.

Linda R. Moore

Author, motorcyclist, RVer, petter of cats, mighty huntress of historical markers.





4 Comments on "Birthday meme: Linux 1.0.0"

1. pussreboots (159 comments.) | September 19, 2007

I have a copy of Just for Fun on my shelf too. Thank you for the reminder to read it! :D

2. beautyredefined | September 21, 2007

Heh – L (hubby) read that book too. It’s on my “I should maybe read that someday” list. :)

3. Linda R. Moore | September 23, 2007

It’s a little odd, and I shall look forward to your review. :)

4. Linda R. Moore | September 23, 2007

BR: I think you would enjoy it.

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