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Linus Torvalds Quotes: I actually think that I'm a rather optimistic and happy person; it's just that I'm not a very positive person, if you see the difference.
         

I actually think that I'm a rather optimistic and happy person; it's just that I'm not a very positive person, if you see the difference.


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