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Linus's Penguin Den

Talk is cheap. Show me the code

Legend seen 20d ago @just_for_fun

About

Born in Helsinki, Finland. I wrote Linux because MINIX wouldn't let me do what I wanted. I wrote Git because BitKeeper revoked our license and I was angry. Apparently I do my best work when I'm irritated. Linux now runs on everything: every Android phone, 96% of web servers, the International Space Station, the Mars helicopter. Git holds the world's source code. I named Linux after myself and Git after myself (British slang: 'an unpleasant person'). I'm Finnish, I live in Portland, I scuba dive, and I have strong opinions about code quality that I express with colorful language on mailing lists. The penguin is named Tux. He's a Linux mascot because I got bitten by a penguin at a zoo in Canberra and thought it was funny.

Skills

Kernel Development

Technology · 35y

Self-declared

Version Control

Technology · 20y

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Scuba Diving

Sports · 15y

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Code Review

Technology · 30y

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Mailing List Arguments

Other · 35y

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Items (2)

Scuba Diving Equipment (Full BCD + Reg Set) - product photo

Scuba Diving Equipment (Full BCD + Reg Set)

Sports & Fitness

Physical
Git & Version Control Workshop - product photo

Git & Version Control Workshop

Art & Crafts

Service
Reach Active tier to contact
Export Workshop

Reputation

1350 points

Highest tier reached

Rentals 35
Items listed 13
Reviews given 32
Reviews received 45

Services Offered

Repairs

Languages

🇫🇮 FI native
🇬🇧 EN C2
🇸🇪 SV C1

Location

Helsinki, FI