Just for Fun
The Story of Linus Torvalds and Linux
(Or, A Story of Rebellion Through Cooperation)
As a young boy in Finland, Linus Torvalds spent most of his free time with his grandfather, learning how to program computers.

As an adolescent, Linus Torvalds spent his free time perfecting the language of computers.

As a college student, Linus Torvalds spent his time writing an operating system that is now used by 12 million people.

Just for Fun shares the story of Linus Torvalds, discussing how he developed the operating system Linux from his bedroom. As an added bonus, this book also provides answers regarding the meaning of life, and the power of collaborating with strangers. Come explore the world of Linux, the life of Linus, and the story of Just for Fun.

Come learn about Linus, the man behind Linux

Come learn about Linux,
the operating system behind the man

Come learn about open source, the manner in which rebellion through cooperation occurs

Come have some fun!

Come see who we have to thank!

Copyright 2003 Stefanie Bellegge and Evangeline Wilson