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Linux first announced August 25, 1991

· David Farquhar · Aug. 25, 2026, 11:36 a.m.

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Summary

David Farquhar reflects on the historical significance of Linus Torvalds' announcement of Linux on August 25, 1991, noting the unexpected impact it had on the world of software and open-source development.

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