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Linus Torvalds
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Free and open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 4 facts
accountLinus Torvalds released the Linux kernel in 1991, and it was relicensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) in 1992, marking a major step toward a fully Free operating system.
claimLinus Torvalds stated that the only valid version of the GNU General Public License for the Linux kernel is version 2, and not version 2.2, version 3.x, or any other version, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
accountThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) was founded in 1998 by a group of developers including Eric Raymond, Bruce Perens, Tim O'Reilly, and Linus Torvalds to promote the term 'Open Source' and emphasize collaborative development benefits over ideology.
quoteLinus Torvalds stated: "In some ways, Linux was the project that really made the split clear between what the FSF is pushing which is very different from what open source and Linux has always been about, which is more of a technical superiority instead of a -- this religious belief in freedom. So, the GPL Version 3 reflects the FSF's goals and the GPL Version 2 pretty closely matches what I think a license should do and so right now, Version 2 is where the kernel is."
Governance of open source software: state of the art - Springer Nature link.springer.com Jun 9, 2007 2 facts
claimThe Linux kernel project utilizes a centralized design for code acceptance decisions, where the project leader, Linus Torvalds, personally decides upon all code changes to the experimental version.
claimThe Linux project utilizes an autocratic governance model, where founder Linus Torvalds has remained the leader of the kernel project since its inception.
Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
accountIn 1991, the GNU operating system was combined with the Linux kernel, which was written by Linus Torvalds, because the GNU project lacked a kernel.
accountLinus Torvalds introduced the Linux operating system kernel in 1991, which was inspired by the goal of creating a better version of the for-profit operating system Minix.
What is Open Source Software? Definition Guide, Benefits & Types sonarsource.com 1 fact
quoteLinus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, stated: "Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow," highlighting the concept that increased visibility and testing of code leads to faster identification and fixing of flaws.
What is Open Source? - Revenera revenera.com 1 fact
accountLinus Torvalds released the Linux kernel in the 1990s, which, when combined with GNU tools, resulted in a complete open-source operating system.
Open-Source Governance And Open Source Collaboration - Meegle meegle.com 1 fact
claimThe Linux Kernel project utilizes a decentralized governance model, led by Linus Torvalds and a team of maintainers, which facilitates rapid innovation while maintaining high-quality standards.
What is Open Source: Understanding Its Impact on Technology and ... algocademy.com 1 fact
accountLinus Torvalds created the Linux operating system in 1991, which has since become a successful project powering millions of devices.