Torvalds, Linus (1998-04-08), Message, work: linux-kernel mailing list, publisher: IU, retrieved: 2017-04-25
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"Regression testing"? What's that? If it compiles, it is good; if it boots up, it is perfect.
— 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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