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Linus Torvalds

The cyberspace earnings I get from Linux come in the format of having a Network of people that know me and trust me, and that I can depend on in return.

Linus Torvalds

Trust

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Linus Torvalds means that the value he gains from working with Linux is the relationships he builds with others who recognize and rely on his expertise. These connections create a mutual trust that supports both his contributions and their collaboration.

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