Once upon a time Linus torvalds was a Skinny unknown,just another nerdy helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood.then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed itvia the Internet-for free.Today Torvalds in an international folk hero.And his creation LiNUX is used by over 12 Milliong people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now,in a narrative that zips along with the speed of e-mail,Torvalds gives a history of his renegade software while candidly revealing the quirky mind of a genius.The result is a engrossing portrayal of a man with a revolutionary vision,who challenges our values and may change our world.
作者简介:
Linus Torvalds was born in finland and graduated from the University of Helsinki.He is Currently a programmer for several projects at Transmeta.He lives in San Jose,California,With his wife and children. DAVID DIAMOND has written for the New York Times,Wired,USA Weekend,and many other pulbication.He Lives in Kentfield,Calitfornia,with his wife and Daughter.
目录:
Acknowledgments Preface BIRTH OF A NERD BIRTH OF AN OPERATING SYSTEN KING OF THE BALL Intellectual Property An End to Cntrol The Amusenent Ride Ahead Why Open Source Makes Sence Fame and Fortune The Meaning of Life II Index
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Some people are born to lead million.Others are born to write world-changing software.Only one person does both:T. ——Time An eminetly readable account of Linus Torvalds' short life that gives a clear picture of the man. ——Salon.com