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3. Though he wrote 100% of the first Linux release less than 1% of the latest kernel release includes code written by Linus Torvalds. The guy isn’t slacking though; Linus is now kept busy managing and merging code written by other developers.

4. Linux is used by every major space programme in the world, including NASA and the ESA. Private space companies like SpaceX also leverage it, with the latter having completed 65 space missions (and counting) with the assistance of a fault-resistant Linux system in their powerful Falcon 9 rockets.

Linux very nearly wasn’t called Linux! Linus wanted to call his “hobby” project “FreaX” (a combination of “free”, “freak” and “Unix”). Thankfully, he was persuaded otherwise by the owner of the server hosting his early code, who happened to prefer the name “Linux”

Security: Linux operating system offers user security systems using authentication features like encryption of data or password protection or  controlled access to particular files.

5. Talking of the wider universe, there are actual asteroids in actual space named after Linux and Linus Torvalds — whether space geek or tech geek, it seems we geeks like to stick together!

Nowadays, Linux is a multi billion dollar industry. Thousands of companies and governments around the world are using Linux OS due to affordability, lower licensing fee and time and money. Linux is used in a number of electronic devices, which are available for consumers worldwide. The list of some of popular Linux based electronic devices includes:

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and 12
Garmin Nuvi 860, 880, and 5000
Google Android Dev Phone 1
HP Mini 1000

Though he wrote 100% of the first Linux release less than 1% of the latest kernel release includes code written by Linus Torvalds. The guy isn’t slacking though; Linus is now kept busy managing and merging code written by other developers.

6. Tux, the Linux mascot, is a penguin, but have you ever wondered why it’s a penguin? The answer depends on who you ask: Linus recounts a story in which he was bitten by an angry penguin, infecting him with a (made-up) disease called “penguinitis”. Others say its selection was due to Linus’ fondness for the animal and/or its unsuitability as a corporate logo.

Linux is used by every major space programme in the world, including NASA and the ESA. Private space companies like SpaceX also leverage it, with the latter having completed 65 space missions (and counting) with the assistance of a fault-resistant Linux system in their powerful Falcon 9 rockets.

7. Linux totally dominates supercomputers. As of 2018 100% of the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers run Linux. Impressive!

Talking of the wider universe, there are actual asteroids in actual space named after Linux and Linus Torvalds — whether space geek or tech geek, it seems we geeks like to stick together!

8. The Linux development community is incredibly active. Changes to the kernel were merged at an average rate of 7.8 patches per hour over the past 15 months, according to numbers crunched by the folks at the non-profit The Linux Foundation (who pay Linus’ salary).

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9. Early Linux development took place on the MINIX operating system, leading Linus to adopt a file system layout similar to Minix for his fledgling project. It didn’t last; proving inefficient, Linus later replaced it with the ‘Extended file system’, better known as ext, versions of which are still in use today.

The Linux development community is incredibly active. Changes to the kernel were merged at an average rate of 7.8 patches per hour over the past 15 months, according to numbers crunched by the folks at the non-profit The Linux Foundation.

10. Linux 1.0, was released on March 14, 1994, more than three years after Linus’ initial announcement. It featured 176,250 lines of code. Version 2.0 followed in 1996.

11. Linux runs on everything, from smartphones and servers to submarines and space rockets. Our list of 25 things powered by Linux highlights the most impressive uses of the versatile kernel.

Early Linux development took place on the MINIX operating system, leading Linus to adopt a file system layout similar to Minix for his fledgling project. It didn’t last; proving inefficient, Linus later replaced it with the ‘Extended file system’, better known as ext, versions of which are still in use today.

12. Steve Jobs offered Linus Torvalds a job in 2000, on the condition that he stopped development on Linux. Linus (thankfully) declined.

Linux 1.0, was released on March 14, 1994, more than three years after Linus’ initial announcement. It featured 176,250 lines of code. Version 2.0 followed in 1996.

13. Need proof of how successful Linux is? Take a look at its long-time arch-rival, Microsoft .  The company who famously tried to ‘extinguish’ the project in the late 90s and early 00s now leverages Linux in its server business. It even contributes to kernel development!

Linux runs on everything, from smartphones and servers to submarines and space rockets. Our list of 25 things powered by Linux highlights the most impressive uses of the versatile kernel.

14. Talking of contributions, Google, Intel, Huawei, Samsung, Red Hat, Canonical and Facebook are among the top contributors to Linux kernel development in recent years.

Steve Jobs offered Linus Torvalds a job in 2000, on the condition that he stopped development on Linux. Linus (thankfully) declined.

15.  Linus was born in Finland, a bilingual country, and considers Swedish to be his “mother tongue”. He says he’s often “uncomfortable” speaking in english because of pronunciation differences, but prefers to read english books.