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Linus Torvalds Awarded the Millenial Technology Prize

Posted by Unknown on from the stems-cells-kernels-same-thing-right dept.

Karrde712 writes "In a first for the Millennium Technology Prize, both Laureates were awarded the prize. Linus Torvalds was recognized for the creation of the Linux kernel and its continuing impact on enhancing scientific progress throughout the world. Dr. Shinya Yamanaka was recognized for his work in the development of induced pluripotent stem cells for medical research." New submitter Elessar wrote in about the BBC's related interview with Linus "... touching on many subjects including Linux on the desktop, Raspberry Pi, and the weirdness of his employment contract." (He did another one with Linux.com earlier this week too).

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  1. Millen by rossdee · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Say what 'Milllenium' is this referring to? We have been in the 3rd millenium for over a decade now.
    Is thids some dating system I am not familiar with, like the Mayan calander?