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Just for Fun by Linus Torvalds
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0066620732
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+ (Also Suitable for Older Teens Interested in Tech, 15+)
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Author: Linus Torvalds (with David Diamond)
Release Date: June 4, 2002
Genre: Non Fiction
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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary by Linus Torvalds (Paperback Edition)
About the Book
Just for Fun tells the real story behind Linux, one of the most important pieces of software ever written, straight from the mind of the man who built it. It is part memoir and part behind-the-scenes look at how a simple hobby project turned into a global movement.
About the Author
Linus Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer known as the creator of the Linux kernel, which powers everything from Android phones to major web servers. He also created Git, the version control system used by developers worldwide, giving him rare authority to tell this story firsthand.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is a great pick for programmers, computer science students, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how open source software actually started. Readers who enjoy honest, unpolished memoirs from real innovators will connect with Torvalds’ straightforward style.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Just for Fun by Linus Torvalds good for beginners who don’t know coding?
Yes. The book is written in plain, conversational language, so you don’t need programming knowledge to enjoy the story of how Linux was created.
What is Just for Fun by Linus Torvalds actually about?
It’s Linus Torvalds’ personal account of creating the Linux operating system and how it grew from a college project into software used worldwide.
Is this Just for Fun paperback edition the full original book?
Yes, this paperback edition contains the complete original text as published by HarperBusiness, including Torvalds’ full story and reflections.
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.49 × 1.65 × 20.32 cm |
Readers will follow Linus Torvalds from his childhood days tinkering on his grandfather's computer to the moment Linux began spreading across the internet for free. The book explains why he gave away something so valuable and what that decision meant for the future of technology. Along the way, readers get an honest look at the mindset behind one of the biggest shifts in computing history. It is a personal, easy-to-follow account rather than a dry technical manual.
