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Linus Torvalds


Linus Torvalds is a Finnish software developer who began development of the Linux kernel, and is still the project's coordinator. He also owns the Linux trademark. About 2% of the current Linux kernel is written by Torvalds himself, the rest having been contributed by thousands of others.

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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary

By Linus Torvalds

Harper Business
Released: June 4th, 2002
Paperback (288 pages)

Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
 
Description:
Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary
  • Manufacturer: Harper Business
  • Brand: Harper Business
  • Model: 21569043
  • ISBN: 0066620732
  • EAN: 9780066620732
  • PartNumber: 21569043
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Number of Pages: 288
  • Authors: Linus Torvalds, David Diamond
  • Publication Date: June 4th, 2002
  • Release Date: June 4th, 2002
Physical Description:
  • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.31 Inches by 0.65 Inches
  • Weight: 0.50044933474 pounds
Features:
  • Used Book in Good Condition
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The Hacker Ethic and the Spirit of the New Economy: A Radical Approach to the Philosophy of Business

By Pekka Himanen & Manuel Castells

Audible
Released: February 16th, 2001
Audible Audiobook

The Hacker Ethic and the Spirit of the New Economy: A Radical Approach to the Philosophy of Business
 
Description:
The Hacker Ethic and the Spirit of the New Economy: A Radical Approach to the Philosophy of Business
  • Manufacturer: Random House Audio
  • Brand: Audible
Details:
  • Product Category: Audible Audiobook
  • Format: Abridged
  • Authors: Pekka Himanen, Linus Torvalds, Manuel Castells
  • Publication Date: February 16th, 2001
  • Release Date: February 16th, 2001
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Linus Torvalds, Software Rebel (Techies)

By Ann Brashares

Library Binding (80 pages)

Linus Torvalds, Software Rebel (Techies)
 
Description:
Linus Torvalds, Software Rebel (Techies)
  • Manufacturer: Twenty First Century Books
  • ISBN: 0761319603
  • EAN: 9780761319603
Details:
  • Product Category: Library Binding
  • Number of Pages: 80
  • Author: Ann Brashares
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.5 Inches by 7.25 Inches by 0.5 Inches
  • Weight: 0.7 pounds
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Just for Fun.

By Linus Torvalds

Released: December 1st, 2002
Paperback

Just for Fun.
 
Description:
Just for Fun.
  • Manufacturer: Dtv
  • ISBN: 3423362995
  • EAN: 9783423362993
  • PartNumber: 21569043
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Authors: Linus Torvalds, David Diamond
  • Publication Date: December 1st, 2002
  • Release Date: December 1st, 2002
Physical Description:
  • Size: 7.59841 Inches by 6.6929 Inches by 0.74803 Inches
  • Weight: 0.5732018812 pounds
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Linux, c'est gratuit ! Mais aidez-moi à l'installer. (French Edition)

By Linus Torvalds

EDL
Released: February 4th, 2010
Paperback (288 pages)

Linux, c est gratuit ! Mais aidez-moi à l installer. (French Edition)
 
Description:
Linux, c'est gratuit ! Mais aidez-moi à l'installer. (French Edition)
  • Manufacturer: EDL
  • Brand: EDL
  • ISBN: 2211095895
  • EAN: 9782211095891
Details:
  • Paperback
  • Edition: ECOLE DES LOISIRS
  • Number of Pages: 288
  • Authors: Linus Torvalds, David Diamond
  • Publication Date: February 4th, 2010
  • Release Date: February 4th, 2010
Physical Description:
  • Size: 8.2677 Inches by 5.31495 Inches by 0.86614 Inches
  • Weight: 0.881849048 pounds
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Leaders in Computing: Changing the digital world

By Donald E. Knuth, Linus Torvalds, Vint Cerf, Tim Berners-Lee & Stephanie Shirley

Kindle Edition (124 pages)

Leaders in Computing: Changing the digital world
 
Description:
Leaders in Computing: Changing the digital world
  • Manufacturer: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Details:
  • Kindle Edition
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of Pages: 124
  • Authors: Donald E. Knuth, Grady Booch, Linus Torvalds, Steve Wozniak, Vint Cerf, Karen Sparck Jones, Tim Berners-Lee, Jimmy Wales, Stephanie Shirley
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Wired Magazine November 2003 (Linus Torvalds Leader of The Free World)

Unknown Binding (212 pages)

Wired Magazine November 2003 (Linus Torvalds Leader of The Free World)
 
Description:
Wired Magazine November 2003 (Linus Torvalds Leader of The Free World)
  • Manufacturer: Conde Nast
Details:
  • Product Category: Unknown Binding
  • Number of Pages: 212
Physical Description:
  • Weight: 1.0 pounds
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