Torvalds, Linus (1996-07-20), Message, work: linux-kernel mailing list, retrieved: 2014-04-26
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Only wimps use tape backup: real men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it ;)
— Linus Torvalds
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About Linus Torvalds
Linus Benedict Torvalds (born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish-American computer programmer, best known as the creator of the Linux kernel.
About Linus Torvalds
Linus Benedict Torvalds (born 28 December 1969) is a Finnish-American computer programmer, best known as the creator of the Linux kernel.
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