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Notes:

  -uses the web browser for email
  -uses standing desk with treadmill
  -old desk is very dirty
  -doesn't like light in his room

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-walks at 1mph for optimal browser closing

  - wears sandals with socks

It's a European thing. And actually very comfortable if you can get those little things between your toes while your socks are on.

> It's a European thing.

Pff. Socks in sandals is basically considered a fashion-sin by most people. But I can only speak for my part of Europe.

It's a way to filter out those people who consider fashion important. ;-)

"Most people find it a fashion-sin", as in most people, including those who don't even care about Fashion.

It is also common in the Pacific Northwest (where Linus lives) and the Midwest. Basically places where you can't wear sandals all year round.

yes, at home. This is a good way to save on heating bills.

Which is surprisingly practical and comfortable in warm places.

I guess Portland summers are warmish.

My God Linus is Polish.

I'd say his old desk is messy, not dirty.

Airduster is one way to take off the dirt without having to take off the books and whatever.

-uses terminal windows with white backgrounds

I noticed this as well. It's funny, usually my first reaction to seeing someone with a white editor background is "noob".

Exactly. Everyone knows that black background with bright green text improves hacking skills by 23%.

Appeared to be using Gnome 3 as well.

I have always found it pretty interesting that he has the most uninteresting setups.

well yeah, that's the minimalist "KISS" spirit... I guess when you're so much dedicated to what you do, you don't really have time or will to care about details.

I don't think he cares about KISS philosophy. I think he has found what he likes to do and that helps him stay focus and cut noise while most meddle with productivity techniques.

- he's a bit too fat

Maybe the desk will get rid of that though

he looks healthy and beautiful to me.

sure, that does not contradict my statement

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