Linus' Linux

• wanted O/S for his PC

• preferred Unix to Windows

• wrote own version of Unix

• released source code 1991

• the rest is history ...

• native of Helsinki, Finland

• mid 1980's ... CS undergrad

• late 1980's ... CS Masters

• early 1990's ... wrote Linux

• late 1990's ... Open Source leader

• currently working for Transmeta
  (Silicon Valley startup; new Crusoe chip)

• favourite beer: Guinness (on tap)