I'm generally a very pragmatic person: that which works, works. ✨ Linu…

Linus Torvalds
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I'm generally a very pragmatic person: that which works, works. ✨ Linux's Linus Torvalds Interview. Interview with Hiroo Yamagata, www.drdobbs.com. January 1, 2002.
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I'm generally a very pragmatic person: that which works, works. ✨ Linux's Linus Torvalds Interview. Interview with Hiroo Yamagata, www.drdobbs.com. January 1, 2002.

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