What was Linus Torvalds' primary motivation for releasing the Linux kernel as open-source software?

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What was Linus Torvalds' primary motivation for releasing the Linux  kernel  as open-source software?

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To enable global collaboration and improvement of the software

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To compete directly with Apple’s  operating system s

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To monetize Linux through corporate licenses

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To establish a proprietary alternative to Windows and MS-DOS

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