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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

created one of the most popular operating systems on Earth, and then gave it away for free

He didn't created it alone and "then" gave it away for free. Since it's begging Linux was free and that created a community who made it the most popular OS.

[–] WoodScientist 30 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Yes. It's called summarizing. Obviously it's a bit more complicated. I'm not writing an essay on the history of Linux here.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Well it's due tomorrow by the end of class, Mr. WoodScientist, so you better get cracking.