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Linus is born
Linus Torvalds is born to a family of journalists in Helsinki, Finland. Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Linus begins acquainted development with computers (Age 11)
Linus' grandfather, Leo Toerngvist, buys him a Commodore VIC-20. Linus plays around with some programming, actually producing computer games. Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
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Linus attends University, at Helsinki
Linus earns his masters degree in computer science Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Linux is developed, with first prototype release
Torvalds first encounters the GNU Project in 1991. Torvalds uses Stallman's General Public License version 2 (GPLv2) for his Linux kernel, released later that year. Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Linux is registered with the FSF
Considering the kernel was already produced under protections Stallman already fought for, Linux was registered to be edited by a community, aiding its advanced development Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Official release of Linus 1.0
Torvalds sources a bulk majority of the kernel to online aid, only writing about 2%, but still, is the man responsible for organizing the effort source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
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Linus works at Transmeta
accepts position after location visit in California Source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
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Torvalds participates in 86open, curbing Unix-like influence on Linux OS
From 1997 to 1999, Linus was involved in 86open helping to choose the standard binary format for Linux, from Unix. The group began email discussions in 1997 and first met together at the Santa Cruz Operation offices on August 22, 1997. source:
"Linus Torvalds." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2014. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000148312/BIC1?u=uarizona_main&xid=e5b06e2a. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
EFF Pioneer Award
An annual prize by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for people who have made significant contributions to the empowerment of individuals in using computers. Source:
Godwin, Michael. "Torvalds, Stallman, Simons Win 1998 Pioneer Awards". https://w2.eff.org/awards/pioneer/1998.php. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Linus Torvalds, named one of the world's top 100 innovators under age 35
Source(s):
"1999 Young Innovators Under 35: Linus Torvalds, 29". Technology Review. 1999. http://www2.technologyreview.com/tr35/profile.aspx?trid=495&_ga=1.109647045.1711738159.1489995248. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Linux-based corporations compensate Torvalds for his contributions
In 1999, Red Hat and VA Linux, both leading developers of Linux-based software, presented Torvalds with stock options in gratitude for his creation. That same year both companies went public [IPO] and Torvalds's share value temporarily shot up to roughly $20 million. Source:
Gumbel, Peter. "Linus Torvalds". Time. 13 Nov. 2006. http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,29367,00.html?iid=sr-link5. Sourced March 23, 2017. -
Lovelace Medal
awarded by the British Computer Society Source:
Ed. "Talking to Torvalds". British Computer Society. Sept 2007. http://www.bcs.org/content/ConWebDoc/14769. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
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Torvalds' runs the Linux Foundation
Linus Torvalds begins working at the Open Source Development Labs, having recently merged with the Free Standards Group to become the Linux Foundation Source:
Rogoway, Mike. "Linus Torvalds, Incognito Inventor". The Oregonian. 7 Jun, 2005. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2005/06/linus_torvalds_incognito_inven.html. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Vollum Award
the award is dedicated to the namesake of Charles Howard Vollum, in exploits of engineering, science, and philanthropy Source:
Ed. "Linux creator Linus Torvalds honored with Reed College's Vollum Award". 24 Aug, 2005. http://www.reed.edu/news_center/press_releases/2005-2006/082205LinuxCreator.html. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
C & C Prize
An award given by the NEC Corporation "in recognition of outstanding contributions to research. Established in 1985, C&C Prizes are awarded to two groups or individuals annually. The prize includes a cash award of 10,000,000 yen. Source:
von Eitzen, Chris. "Linus Torvalds awarded 2010 C&C Prize". The H. Heinz Heise. 21 Oct, 2010. http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Linus-Torvalds-awarded-2010-C-C-Prize-1122542.html. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
Millenium Technology Prize
along with the other recipient, Shinya Yamanakahe, the honor is widely described as technology's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. "Linus Torvalds wins the tech. equivalent of a Nobel Prize: the Millennium Technology Prize." 21 Apr, 2012. http://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-wins-the-tech-equivalent-of-a-nobel-prize-the-millennium-technology-prize/. Sourced Mar. 23rd, 2017. -
IEEE Computer Pioneer Award
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers named Torvalds as the 2014 recipient of the IEEE Computer Society's Computer Pioneer Award, established in 1981 to honor visionaries that propel the tech industry. Source:
"Linus Torvalds Named Recipient of the 2014 IEEE Computer Society Computer Pioneer Award". Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 23 Apr, 2014. Sourced Mar 23, 2014.
