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Linus Torvalds creates Linux Kernel
Originally named Freax, Linus Torvalds released version 0.01 of Linux to the public. -
Release of Softlanding Linux System
Distribution of SLS gave non-internet users access to Linux, an initial installation program, added system administrators, and more. -
The Release of Slackware
Slackware Linux 1.0 is released. One of the longest running versions of Linux. -
Trademark Dispute
William R. Della Croce (no affiliation) files for the trademark “Linux” and demands money from the company for its use. The courts ultimately rules in the favor of Linux and its users. -
First Linux Virus
Bliss, first ever Linux virus discovered. The virus located binaries with write access and overwrote them with its own code. -
Samba 2.0
With the release of Samba 2.0 Microsoft domain controller was reverse engineered allowing Linux users to provide services to Microsoft platforms. -
Burlington 1 Million Dollar Buy
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corps purchases 1,250 Linux equipped PC’s from Dell. -
InfoWorld’s “Product of the Year”
Red Hat Linux wins “Product of the year” for the 4th consecutive year. -
Oracle’s NIC
Oracle releases Linux based New Internet Computer with no hard-drive. -
Open Source Development Lab
NEC,IBM,HP, and Intel team up to create a benchmark and testing team for Linux developers. -
1 Billion Dollar Investment
IBM announces plans to invest 1 billion dollars into Linux for the upcoming year. -
2.4.0
Linux releases the much anticipated 2.4.0 kernel -
Andriod 1.0
Mobile phone company T-Mobile release the G1 with Linux Andriod 1.0 -
Linux 4.0
Linux releases 4.0 kernel (most recent) -
Microsoft Develops Linux
Microsoft creates its own version of Linux meant for network switching.
