Linus Torvalds in Helsinki for Chance at Finnish Tech Glory
Linus Torvalds is in Helsinki today, vying for a million-dollar prize and a whole bunch of hometown recognition.
Linus Torvalds. 
Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired
Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired
Robert McMillan is a former senior writer covering the complex technologies that run behind the scenes to make your mobile apps do cool things. ... Read More
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