Linus Torvalds Rejects Apple

Text on the meme

DID YOU KNOW? In 2000, Steve Jobs offered Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, a position at Apple on the condition that he discontinue his work on Linux. Torvalds declined the offer, citing his dislike for the macOS kernel and his commitment to open-source development; he continues to actively lead the Linux project to this day.

What it means

Linus Torvalds is shown holding Tux beside a cracked Apple logo. The meme claims that Steve Jobs offered him a position at Apple if he stopped working on Linux, but Torvalds rejected the offer because of his dislike of the macOS kernel and commitment to open-source development. It is shared as a humorous Linux-versus-Apple reaction. EN: Linus Torvalds is shown holding Tux beside a cracked Apple logo. The meme claims that Steve Jobs offered him a position at Apple if he stopped working on Linux, but Torvalds rejected the offer because of his dislike of the macOS kernel and commitment to open-source development. It is shared as a humorous Linux-versus-Apple reaction.

Who

Linus Torvalds (Линус Торвальдс)Steve Jobs (Стив Джобс)

Objects

man with glasses / мужчина в очках blue shirt / синяя рубашка Linux mascot Tux / талисман Linux Tux cracked Apple logo / треснувший логотип Apple green background / зелёный фон Linux logo / логотип Linux open-source software / программное обеспечение с открытым исходным кодом computer technology / компьютерные технологии