Torvalds, Linus (1996-10-17), Message, work: linux-kernel mailing list, publisher: IU, retrieved: 2017-04-25
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The main reason there are no raw devices [in Linux] is that I personally think that raw devices are a stupid idea.
— Linus Torvalds
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Source: Wikiquote: "Linus Torvalds" (Quotes, 1990s, 1995–99)
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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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