+ - Linus Torvalds named a finalist for Millennium Technology Prize->
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colinneagle writes "The Technology Academy of Finland announced Thursday that Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds is one of two laureates for the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize, in recognition of his contributions to the open-source software world.
Torvalds’ reaction
“I think that it has largely been true that money hasn't ever played a primary role in my Linux development plans,” Torvalds says about his potential winnings, “but at the same time it is definitely true that while money hasn't been a guiding factor, I also have striven to not have to worry about a lack of it. And as such the prize is obviously very meaningful. I used to only half kiddingly tell my kids that I hope they don't all get accepted to Stanford University. Now if things turn out that way, I might not have to worry.”"
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Torvalds’ reaction
“I think that it has largely been true that money hasn't ever played a primary role in my Linux development plans,” Torvalds says about his potential winnings, “but at the same time it is definitely true that while money hasn't been a guiding factor, I also have striven to not have to worry about a lack of it. And as such the prize is obviously very meaningful. I used to only half kiddingly tell my kids that I hope they don't all get accepted to Stanford University. Now if things turn out that way, I might not have to worry.”"
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