Linux Timeline

(1991 - Present)

Explore the timeline of Linux, an open-source operating system that was created in 1991 and has become a popular alternative to proprietary systems. More Less

Linux Development

1980

1982

1983

1985

1987

1990

Jul 3, 1991

Sep 1991

Sep 17, 1991

1997

1997

2001

2002 - Present

2003

2007

May 2011

2014

2017

2022

Linux Market and Adoption

1 Jan 2007 - 31 Mar 2007

2013

May 2015

May 2022

May 2022

Apr 2023

2027

Linux in Server and Supercomputing

Nov 2017

Linux in Education

Nov 2022

Key Facts

  1. Linus Torvalds created Linux as a free and open-source operating system in 1991.
  2. The first version of Linux, known as Linux 0.01, was released in September 1991.
  3. The GNU General Public License (GPL) was adopted for Linux in 1992, ensuring its free distribution and modification.
  4. In the 1990s, Linux gained popularity among computer enthusiasts and was embraced by the open-source community.
  5. Today, Linux is widely used in various industries, from web servers and supercomputers to smartphones and embedded systems.

Source

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