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Take a tour of the Linux kernel’s guts. Follow your tour guide and learn what makes Linux tick.

The Linux revolution continues with the arrival of the 2.2 kernel. New features, ranging from support for desktop environments to advanced functionality for high-end servers, position Linux to make a huge impact in 1999.

“It wasn’t that I wanted to change the world; I wanted to make Linux freely available, but there wasn’t any deep philosophical thinking behind it. I want to have fun in my life… I want to do something that matters.” Linus Torvalds shares his thoughts on Linux, Microsoft, and life in Silicon Valley.