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Linus Torvalds Moving to the Silicon Forest

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the movin'-on-up dept.

Evilive writes "According to KATU News, Linus Torvalds and family will be moving to Portland, Oregon so he can oversee the Open Source Development Labs. Torvalds says he and his family will make the move after his children finish school next week. Sayeth Linus: 'The plan was to try to acclimatize and have time to grow webbed feet (although I'm told there are implants available) by moving during the summer.'"

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  1. Welcome, Linus! by Seumas · · Score: 1, Redundant

    We're always glad to have another accomplished geek join us here. What great news!

  2. First time being first! I would love to use Linux by cool_st_elizabeth · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ... but I'm a corporate captive to M$ where I work. If I had the space for another puter at home, I'd get a Linux box. And with Torvalds moving there, Portland is going to get even cooler.

  3. transmeta by mooosenix · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What does this mean for Transmeta?