Linux Format

Timeline

25 AUGUST 1991

Linus announces on comp.os.minix

Linus Torvalds, a 21-year-old student at the University of Helsinki, Finland, starts toying with the idea of creating his own clone of the Minix OS.

17 SEPTEMBER 1991

v0.01 Posted on ftp.funet.fi

This release includes Bash

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Linux Format

Linux Format1 min read
FlyOS Offers Linux Subsystem On Android
DigitalPlat, FlyOS developer, proudly announces on its main page: “Imagine coding on your phone, connecting a keyboard and mouse, and effortlessly accessing your favourite tools like LibreOffice, VSCode, GIMP, Jupyter and more. It’s a complete Linux
Linux Format1 min read
Redis Licence Drama
On 20th March 2024, Redis announced that as of version 7.4, the software will be dual-licensed under the Redis Source Available Licence (RSALv2) and Server Side Public Licence (SSPLv1). The Open Source Initiative characterises the Server Side Publi
Linux Format2 min read
Specialist Tool Organisation
K ali works differently from the others as it has the security tools in the root of the app launcher. If you know what you’re looking for, the whole thing is searchable from the launcher. The ‘normal’ apps are located in the Usual Applications folder

Related Books & Audiobooks