What was L. Torvalds' Goal with Linux?

[brigadoon]

What was L. Torvalds' Goal with Linux?

I have no idea. However, Torvald and others over time have made Ubuntu possible. I view this as a good thing.

I am grateful to all of the people that have contributed to this operating system. Both directly and indirectly. Ubuntu meets all of my needs at present. I find it to be a very stable environment that I can hack around in.

[blakjesus]

I don't know what his goals were but i have to say major props to Linus Torvalds, Richard Stallman, Mark Shuttleworth, and all of the countless developers that love the idea of a free (beer and speech), secure, and stable system. Because i Ubuntu, i love every moment of using my computer.

[SanskritFritz]

He seems very likable.

Well, yes, but he also tends to have strong opinions, if he opposes you, run for your life!
here: Tech Talk: Linus Torvalds on git

[Skripka]

Well, yes, but he also tends to have strong opinions, if he opposes you, run for your life!
here: Tech Talk: Linus Torvalds on git

If he opposes you, odds are you're wrong and your idea is stupid anyway.

[SanskritFritz]

If he opposes you, odds are you're wrong and your idea is stupid anyway.

Et tu Brute? I have to admit, I'm a devout Subversion user, so I wouldnt go even near to Linus...