Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Linux, making it an excellent day to toast to its success. Let’s celebrate the 33rd birthday of Linux with your favorite drink!
On this day in 1991, a 21-year-old Finnish student named Linus Benedict Torvalds introduced his project to the world through a post on the comp.os.minix newsgroup. He described it as a free operating system for 386(486) AT clones, which he referred to as a “hobby.”
It’s incredible to think that it’s been 33 years since that initial announcement, and what was once just a “hobby” has now grown into a global phenomenon, powering countless systems worldwide.
Hello everybody out there using minix –
I’m working on a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won’t be big and professional like gnu) for 386(486) AT clones. This project started in April and is beginning to take shape. I’d appreciate any feedback on aspects you like or dislike in minix, as my OS shares some similarities (same physical layout of the file-system due to practical reasons) among others.
I’ve managed to port bash(1.08) and gcc(1.40), and both seem to be functioning well. This suggests that I will have a working version in a few months, and I am interested in knowing which features would be most useful. While I welcome suggestions, I cannot guarantee their implementation.
Linus
PS. Yes – it’s free from any minix code, and it employs a multi-threaded fs. It is NOT portable (relies on 386 task switching, etc.), and it likely will only support AT-harddisks, as that’s all I possess :-(.
Linux is prevalent in myriad devices and systems across our daily lives, including but not limited to Android phones, various smart devices like fridges, routers, and assistants, alongside larger infrastructures such as aircrafts, satellites, Wall Street, and even the International Space Station. It’s a fundamental technology that underpins the internet and the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
Whether visible or not, Linux’s presence is integral in our homes. It’s been an essential part of our technological landscape for 33 years, making the statement “this is the year of Linux” seemingly outdated. Linux’s longevity and pervasiveness speak volumes by themselves.
Thus, let’s celebrate Linux’s 33rd anniversary with a toast! Here’s to continuing the tradition of excellence and innovation.
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