Linus Torvalds

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Linus Torvalds

Acting 56 December 28, 1969

Helsinki, Finland

Linus Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer best known for creating the Linux operating system and the version control system Git. He was born on December 28, 1969, in…

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Revolution OS

Revolution OS

7.0 2001 Movie
The Code

The Code

7.2 2001 Movie
Software Wars

Software Wars

2020 Movie

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Linus Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer best known for creating the Linux operating system and the version control system Git. He was born on December 28, 1969, in Helsinki, Finland, and has played a significant role in the development of open-source software.

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  1. 2020
    Software Wars

    Movie Self

  2. 2005
    The Five Keys to Mastery

    Movie Self

  3. 2001
    The Code

    Movie Himself

  4. 2001
    Revolution OS

    Movie Himself - Creator, Linux Kernel