Linus Torvalds returned to maintaining the Linux kernel after taking time off to work on his behavior and communication skills. This marked a resumption of his leadership role in the Linux development community following a period of reflection and self-improvement.

The Linux kernel Code of Conflict was replaced by a new Code of Conduct based on the Contributor Covenant. Shortly after, Linus Torvalds announced a period of time off to "get some assistance on how to understand people's emotions and respond appropriately".

The Linux company SUSE made a song titled "Linus Said".

Linus Torvalds handed over the maintenance of Git to Junio Hamano. This delegation allowed Torvalds to focus on other projects, while ensuring the continued development and maintenance of the increasingly popular Git system.

Linus Torvalds began development on Git, a distributed version control system. Git would later become widely used in software development, revolutionizing how teams collaborate on code and manage changes.

Version 1.0 of the Linux kernel was released. This marked a significant milestone in the development of Linux, signifying a relatively stable and feature-complete version that was ready for broader use and adoption by the open-source community.

Linus Torvalds purchased an Intel 80386-based IBM PC clone. This purchase was crucial, as it provided him with the hardware necessary to begin his work on the Linux kernel. Prior to this, he had been using MINIX, but the new PC clone allowed him to create a more robust and customized operating system.

Linus Benedict Torvalds was born in Helsinki, Finland, to Anna and Nils Torvalds. His birth marks the beginning of the life of the creator of the Linux kernel and Git, significant contributions to the world of computer science and open-source software.