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" Making Linux GPL'd was definitely the best thing I ever did. "

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" My name is Linus, and I am your God. "

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" I never felt that the naming issue was all that important, but I was obviously wrong, judging by how many people felt. I tell people to call it just plain Linux and nothing more. "

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" By staying neutral, I end up being somebody that everybody can trust. Even if they don't always agree with my decisions, they know I'm not working against them. "

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" Helsinki may not be as cold as you make it out to be, but California is still a lot nicer. I don't remember the last time I couldn't walk around in shorts all day. "

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" I want my office to be quiet. The loudest thing in the room - by far - should be the occasional purring of the cat. "

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