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“I personally think of Linux development as being pretty non-localized, and I work with all the people entirely over e-mail - even if they happen to be working in the Portland area.” quote by Linus Torvalds
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“I personally think of Linux development as being pretty non-localized, and I work with all the people entirely over e-mail - even if they happen to be working in the Portland area.”

Linus Torvalds

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Source Interview: Linus Torvalds on Linux development, 2018

Linux development is globally collaborative, relying on email communication regardless of geographic location.

In simple terms: Linux is built by remote teamwork.

Key Takeaway

Embrace remote collaboration.

Themes

collaboration global email software development

Mood

analytical practical

Type

technical explanatory

When to use this quote

  • remote teams
  • open‑source projects
  • tech conferences
  • education

Key Concepts

distributed systems open source

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does email aid global projects?
  • What are limits of remote work?
A Different Perspective

May overlook time‑zone challenges.

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