15 Interesting Facts About the Linux Kernel
Exactly 15 years ago, on March 1994, Linux kernel version 1.0.0 was humbly released for the world to tinker with. To celebrate the historic moment, I have collected some really interesting facts about the Linux kernel. So if you are a Linux fan, grab a beer and read on.
1. A 21 year-old Finnish college student created the Linux kernel as a hobby. (Do you know him?)
2. An asteroid was named after the creator of the Linux kernel.
4. The Linux kernel's official mascot is a penguin named Tux.
5. According to a study funded by the European Union, the estimated cost to redevelop the most recent kernel versions would be at $1.14 billion USD.
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That was interesting. Thanks for the link.