Famous quote by Linus Torvalds

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The Linux philosophy is Laugh in the face of danger. Oops. Wrong One. Do it yourself. Yes, thats it
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"The Linux philosophy is 'Laugh in the face of danger'. Oops. Wrong One. 'Do it yourself'. Yes, that's it"

- Linus Torvalds

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In this quote, Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux os, is revealing the core approach behind his development. He initially humorously states that the viewpoint is to "laugh in the face of danger," but then rapidly corrects himself, saying that the genuine philosophy is to "do it yourself." This highlights the idea that Linux is a system developed on self-reliance and independence. It encourages users to take control of their own technology and not be afraid to deal with difficulties and barriers. This philosophy promotes a sense of empowerment and innovation, as people are motivated to discover their own solutions and not count on others. In general, this quote showcases the spirit of self-sufficiency and durability that is at the heart of the Linux neighborhood.

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Linus Torvalds This quote is written / told by Linus Torvalds somewhere between December 28, 1969 and today. He was a famous Businessman from Finland. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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