Torvalds, Linus (1992-01-31), comp.os.minix: LINUX is obsolete, retrieved: 2008-12-31
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Well, I probably won't get too good grades even without you: I had an argument (completely unrelated – not even pertaining to OS's) with the person here at the university that teaches OS design. I wonder when I'll learn :)
— Linus Torvalds
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Source: Wikiquote: "Linus Torvalds" (Quotes, 1990s, 1991–94)
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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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