Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, is finalist for Millennium Technology Prize. Updated: ... Technology Academy Finland also awarded a Millennium prize to Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka.

Linus Torvalds is among the select few who have made the Agenda Setters poll every year since its inception in 2000. Last year, he reached his highest spot ever, ... China and Japan.

Linus Torvalds, who created Linux ... Also named a laureate for this year’s prize is Dr. Shinya Yamanaka of Japan, who was honored for his work with pluripotent stem cells for medical research.

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has apologized for years of rants, swearing, and general hostility directed at other Linux developers, saying he's going to take a temporary break from his role as ...

Linus Torvalds. Wikipedia/Krd When it comes to achieving fame and fortune in the tech industry, a visionary, Steve Jobs-like character who can dream up amazing products typically comes to mind.

An argument between Linux creator Linus Torvalds and a Red Hat developer illustrates what's right – and wrong – with how open source software is developed and sold.