Linux creator named laureate for the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize
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Every two years, the Technology Academy of Finland recognizes individuals that have sparked "technological innovation that significantly improves the quality of human life, today and in the future" in the form of the Millennium Technology Prize. One of this year's laureates is none other than Linux creator Linus Torvalds. Alongside Dr. Shinya Yamanaka of Japan, who is being recognized for his work in stem cell research, Torvalds is receiving the honor for creating the open-source operating system that runs on millions of computers, smartphones, and other devices every single day. »read more
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