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Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Story of Linux: Commemorating 20 Years of the Linux Operating System

What's all this stuff about Linux? (You ask)...

The Story of Linux

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Linux with us. Watch the Story of Linux to remember - or learn for the first time - how Linux has disrupted a market and has

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http://www.linuxfoundation.org/

The Story of Linux: Commemorating 20 Years of the Linux Operating System


Video Link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ocq6_3-nEw&feature=player_embedded


Sweden-based Designer Wins 20th Anniversary of Linux T-shirt Contest with Flying Penguin Design

Today we are very excited reveal that Kim Blanche is the winner of the 20th Anniversary of Linux T-shirt design contest with her simple, thoughtful "Flying Penguin" design.

Our panel of judges reviewed each of the final designs carefully and considered what illustration best celebrates Linux on its 20th anniversary. As Jon "maddog" Hall, one of the four judges, put it: "It is simple, colorful, a nice design."

Kim was born in India but moved to Sweden as a young child. She told us that just two years ago she left a career in nursing to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an artist. 

"I started with digital art. Before that I worked on my spare time with basic oil, acrylic, coal and pencil. To draw and paint has been my biggest interest since childhood. Today I’m happy that I made my decision to aim for my longtime dream."



With an appreciation for Linux from her software developer fiance, and a head and heart for design, Kim describes the "Flying Penguins" as follows:

Read More...
http://www.linux.com/news/featured-blogs/185-jennifer-cloer/463574-sweden-based-designer-wins-20th-anniversary-of-linux-


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