About this title: This is the story of Linus Torvalds, the maverick Finnish computer genius who invented the powerful LINUX operating system. As well as being free, LINUX is more powerful and stable than anything that Microsoft can offer, thus making Torvalds Bill Gates' number one enemy. Today, LINUX is exploding on to the market, and its creator is household. ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Texere Publishing, US
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781587990809ISBN:1587990806
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Texere Publishing, US
Date Published: 2002
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780066620732ISBN:0066620732
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Publisher: Collins Business
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780066620732ISBN:0066620732
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Texere Publishing, US
Date Published: 15/05/2001
ISBN-13:9781587990809ISBN:1587990806
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2001-05-01
ISBN-13:9780066620725ISBN:0066620724
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2002-06-01
ISBN-13:9780066620732ISBN:0066620732
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"An interesting and not very deep look at the development of the linux kernel and GNU/Linux operating system. Great intro to the man who created a free and viable alternative to the would-be monopolies of Microsoft and Apple."
"I'm not a big biography reader, but a very thoughtful Secret Santa gave this to me one year at work, and I really appreciated it. It's a short, fun, read and gives you a good insight into one of the unseen forces behind many of the best things about our lives today."
"The somewhat-interesting autobiography of Linus Torvalds (creator/proprietor of the Linux kernel/Git/etc.) This is a dull read even for an bio. The co-author's attempts to liven-up Linus' life annoyed me, and I abhorred the odd mix of tech and life lessons. The co-author should have let Linus stick to what he knows - technology!
I did however enjoy the underlying story of Linux's rise and Torvald's unique philosophy of 'free software'. Though the book drags... Linus has an understated humor that works well, and an keen understanding of the Open Source ecosystem. I find myself enjoying the book more - now that I'm done reading it."
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