In 1991, Finnish student Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel as a hobby to improve upon the Minix operating system. By merging his kernel with the GNU Project’s free software tools, a complete OS was born. In 1992, it transitioned to the GPL license, fueling global open-source collaboration. Today, Linux powers nearly all supercomputers, most web servers, a variety of home servers, and forms the foundation of Android, making it the world’s most dominant operating system. Here’s a small trip down memory lane for my fellow Linux enthusiasts:
