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How Linus Torvalds Created Linux - Just for Fun by Linus Torvalds and David Diamond

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The Birth of Linux: Ideals and Influences

This chapter examines the motivations behind the creation of Linux, focusing on the speaker's experiences with 386 PCs and the evolution of computer architecture. It highlights the philosophical debates within the tech industry, particularly the contrast between Linux and BSD, and explores Linus Torvalds' unique perspective on operating system development.

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