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CHRISTIE MANIGRASSI CIS 1055 – OCT 2009 Linus Torvalds

Quick Facts Born in Finland in 1969 Self proclaimed “nerd” Programming at 10 years of age University of Helinski – Computer Science Annoyed with slow operating systems

Beginning of Linux Wanted an alternative to Microsoft and Mac software Minix – mimic of Unix that is PC compatible 1991 – started writing software for “Freax” Later decided to call system “Linux” Took several months to create Published the code to the online world

How Linux Works Open source software Allows users to customize their GUI The Linux system is called a “kernel” Only about 2% of the kernel is written by Torvalds’ himself

Customization of Linux

Linux and Microsoft Many people think Microsoft needs to be frightened of Linux Microsoft = Lots of $$$ Linux = FREE However… Microsoft is much easier for the average computer user to understand Linux is becoming one of the faster growing systems

How to Get Linux Retail Dell Hewlett-Packard Intel IBM Download Linux Website Mozilla, Netscape, QuickTime

Torvalds’ Accomplishments Becoming a leading software programmer while still in his 20’s In 2004 was named one of TIME Magazine’s most influential people in the world The market for Linux devices and software jumped from $11 billion to $35 billion in three years Open Source Development Labs, Inc

References "Linus Torvalds." NNDB. Web. 12 Oct "Linus Torvalds." BusinessWeek. 10 Jan Web. 12 Oct Linux Online. Web. 12 Oct