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Linus Torvalds

Finnish software engineer (born 1969)

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Finnish software engineer (born 1969)

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  1. Linus Torvalds→University of Helsinki

    Educated at

    educated at1988–1996Wikidata statement
  2. Linus Torvalds→Open Source Development Labs

    Works or worked for

    employed by2003–2007Wikidata statement
  3. Linus Torvalds→Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences

    Member of

    member ofDates not recordedWikidata statement
  4. Linus Torvalds→Transmeta Corporation

    Works or worked for

    employed by1997–2003Wikidata statement
  5. Linus Torvalds→Svenska normallyceum

    Educated at

    educated atDates not recordedWikidata statement
  6. Linus Torvalds→Linux Foundation

    Works or worked for

    employed byFrom 2007 · end not recordedWikidata statement
  7. Linus Torvalds→University of Helsinki

    Works or worked for

    employed by1992–1996Wikidata statement

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