"If Microsoft ever does applications for Linux it means I've won"
- Linus Torvalds
About this Quote
Linus Torvalds is the maker of the Linux operating system, and also this quote is a reference to the long-standing rivalry in between Linux as well as Microsoft. By claiming "If Microsoft ever does applications for Linux it means I've won," Torvalds is revealing his idea that if Microsoft ever before releases applications for Linux, it would certainly be an indication that Linux has become a major player in the computer world. This quote is a testimony to Torvalds' self-confidence in the success of Linux, and his belief that it can take on Microsoft's Windows os. It also shows his wish to see Linux become a major player in the computing globe, and to verify that it can be a feasible option to Windows. Inevitably, this quote is a testimony to Torvalds' enthusiasm for Linux as well as his commitment to its success.
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