Anuj Ahooja gave a talk at FediCon 2025: The Last Network Effect.

Anuj Ahooja is a Social-Network Innovator who is recognized for: A New Social, Bounce, Bridgy Fed, sub.club.

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(Anuj Ahooja works closely with Ryan Barrett.)

FediCon is a Canadian conference on the Social Web, decentralized social-media & social-networks, and the Fediverse.

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The Open Social Web Society (and FediCon) was created by: Charles Iliya Krempeaux

The Open Social Web Society is a B.C. Society — in B.C., not-for-profit / non-profit organizations are known as societies.

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• Charles Iliya Krempeaux mastodon.social/@reiver
• Crissy Kuchisabishii Geco tech.lgbt/@Crissy
• Sal Rahman techhub.social/@manlycoffee
• Anuj Ahooja mastodon.social/@quillmatiq

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Increasing secondary spending has become a crucial priority for parks seeking to strengthen revenue streams beyond ticket sales. As capital investment grows and guest expectations evolve, operators are compelled to design multilayered strategies that stimulate discretionary consumption throughout the visitor journey. Secondary spending is no longer an incidental outcome; it is a meticulously engineered process supported by behavioral insight, operational design, and product curation. The following analysis outlines practical, scalable, and data-driven approaches for elevating ancillary revenue in contemporary amusement environments.

Understanding the Dynamics of Secondary Spending

Secondary spending refers to all non-admission revenue generated during a guest’s stay, including food and beverage, souvenirs, premium experiences, and ride-related upgrades. The ecosystem supporting these transactions must be cohesive. A giant pendulum ride, for instance, is not merely a thrill attraction; it becomes a commercial catalyst when paired with thematic retail, photography stations, and immersive queue zones that encourage impulse purchasing. The interplay between attraction design and retail strategy often defines the overall performance of secondary revenue.

Amusement park equipment manufacturers have also begun integrating modular infrastructure that supports retail and F&B expansion. These capabilities enable operators to capture spending at moments of peak emotional engagement, such as post-ride exhilaration or pre-ride anticipation.

Designing Multi-Touchpoint Revenue Opportunities

1. Transforming Queue Lines into Retail-Ready Environments

Queue lines can evolve into transactional spaces without compromising throughput. Interactive displays, localized storytelling, digital photo previews, and collectible vending provide low-friction opportunities for purchase. When guests are captivated and stationary, they are more receptive to micro-consumption.

Short queues may appear desirable, yet longer dwell times—when enriched with thoughtful design—can drive incremental revenue. Deploying character-themed merchandise, ride-specific memorabilia, and seasonal exclusives within queue zones fosters a sense of scarcity and urgency.

2. Elevating Post-Ride Emotion into Immediate Purchase Intent

Guest emotions peak immediately after completing a high-adrenaline attraction such as a giant pendulum ride. This window is ideal for conversion.

Positioning retail kiosks and digital photo redemption areas along the exit corridor capitalizes on the heightened arousal state. A precisely timed layout—exit path → photo preview → merchandise offer—substantially increases conversion probability. Operators may further amplify this by offering limited-edition ride tokens or bundled packages such as “ride photo + collectible badge.”

Amusement park equipment manufacturers increasingly design attractions with optimized exit flows, knowing that retail positioning can materially influence guest behavior.

3. Themed Retail Integration

Themed retail linked directly to ride narratives transforms merchandise from commodity items into emotional souvenirs. A cohesive brand universe surrounding a signature attraction encourages guests to “take a piece of the story home.”

This is especially effective when:

• The attraction has a strong visual identity
• Merchandise reflects specific ride elements
• Items are available only at that location

Such hyper-localized retail often outperforms generic offerings due to its exclusivity and perceived emotional value.

Food & Beverage Strategies That Stimulate Repeat Purchases

1. Mobile Ordering and Impulse-Driven Placement

Modern guests prefer convenience. Mobile ordering kiosks, QR-based menus, and app-integrated delivery points reduce friction while increasing average transaction value. When strategically positioned near major attractions, food outlets capture hunger as an impulse rather than a planned stop.

2. Signature and Limited-Time Menu Items

Exclusive food offerings tied to seasonal events or new attractions amplify visitor excitement. Guests are more likely to spend when a product is framed as rare or time-restricted. This strategy leverages psychological scarcity to enhance desirability.

3. Edutainment-Based F&B Concepts

Interactive snack stations, such as “make your own dessert” counters or open-kitchen formats, introduce experiential value that justifies higher price points. The fusion of entertainment with food transforms a commodity into an attraction.

Leveraging Technology for Higher Guest Conversion

1. Data-Driven Dynamic Pricing

Digital ticketing systems allow parks to adjust pricing for premium experiences, express passes, or ride upgrades based on demand. Dynamic pricing creates additional revenue while balancing operational capacity.

2. Cashless Ecosystems and Prepaid Credit

Cashless wristbands, smart cards, and app-linked accounts increase spending frequency by eliminating payment barriers. Preloaded credits, especially when bundled with tickets, often result in unspent balances—or additional discretionary purchases.

3. Photo and Video Personalization

Automated on-ride cameras now integrate with cloud platforms, enabling instant downloads, personalized video edits, and collectible digital content. Guests value convenience; digital delivery increases conversion compared to traditional printed photos.

Amusement park equipment manufacturers increasingly incorporate integrated media systems that allow seamless capture and distribution, transforming ride media into a major revenue pillar.

Creating Premium Experiences That Encourage High-Margin Consumption

1. VIP Zones and Priority Access

Charging for shaded seating, dedicated viewing areas, or fast-track access creates premium revenue opportunities. These offerings require minimal operational overhead yet generate substantial financial return.

2. Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Guests often enjoy learning about ride mechanics, maintenance practices, and design concepts. Tours anchored around high-profile attractions—like the engineering behind a giant pendulum ride—command strong interest and higher price points.

3. Exclusive Character or Mascot Interactions

Photo sessions, autograph moments, and mini-performances cultivate emotional connections. These events often drive merchandise sales, particularly when tied to collectible items available only during the encounter.

Storytelling as a Revenue Multiplier

Narrative-driven environments encourage deeper guest engagement. When attractions embody strong storytelling, visitors are more willing to purchase related products. Story-based merchandising also supports cross-promotion: a narrative introduced in one area can be expanded through apparel, collectibles, food products, and interactive experiences.

For instance, a themed zone anchored by a giant pendulum ride could extend its storyline across retail, dining, and entertainment. The more cohesive the story, the more naturally guests participate in secondary consumption.

Strategic Placement and Flow Optimization

Revenue is often determined by the physical layout of the park. Operators analyzing heat maps, guest movement patterns, and dwell times can position retail nodes at high-traffic intersections or transitional pathways.

Flow-optimized design includes:

• Merchandise carts along popular walking loops
• Pop-up stalls near parade routes
• Snack stations at natural rest points
• Retail positioned at attraction exits

When the environment gently guides guests toward consumption opportunities, secondary spending increases without aggressive sales tactics.

Final Thoughts

Increasing secondary spending is not an isolated tactic—it is an integrated strategy combining visitor psychology, operational engineering, thematic design, and retail innovation. By synchronizing these elements, parks can significantly elevate their financial performance without compromising guest satisfaction. Whether through experiential food concepts, narrative-driven merchandise, or technology-enabled convenience systems, the most successful operators treat secondary spending as an essential narrative thread woven throughout the entire guest journey.

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And quite a bit of struggling later, we're at the end of our game! Thanks so much to everyone who played along by using the resources in the description below. Don't want to spoil my score here for anyone still watching, but very curious if anyone can figure out where my game went wrong and score a higher game than me!

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Lety Does Playing the Isle of Cats: Explore & Draw (2022), Part 1

My short break from Lone Wolf continues, this time with a game from one of my favorite game designers, Frank West! The Isle of Cats is among my most-played board games ever, and I really want to play along with all you Doers of Stuff, so make sure you check out the resources below!

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Chapters

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Explore & Draw

Explore & Draw is a competitive flip-and-write polyomino cat placement game for 1 – 6 players. The Isle of Cats Explore & Draw features gameplay like The Isle of Cats, but with players now choosing a set of cards each round instead of drafting, and t…

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My short break from Lone Wolf continues, this time with a game from one of my favorite game designers, Frank West! The Isle of Cats is among my most-played board games ever, and I really want to play along with all you Doers of Stuff, so make sure you check out the resources below!

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• ➡️ Lety Does Playing the Isle of Cats: Explore & Draw (2022), Part 2

Featured in This Video

• The Isle of Cats: Explore and Draw from the City of Games
  
  • As available for purchase on the City of Games
  • Rulebook on the City of Games
  • Printable player sheet on the City of Games
  • Editable player sheet on Lety Does Stuff's Google Slides

  
  

• Me reading off my note cards cause I'm way too recovering-from-sickness to even attempt to remember what I wanted to say

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Chapters

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25:13 Round 2
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Explore & Draw

Explore & Draw is a competitive flip-and-write polyomino cat placement game for 1 – 6 players. The Isle of Cats Explore & Draw features gameplay like The Isle of Cats, but with players now choosing a set of cards each round instead of drafting, and t…

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Forget the old-school view of granite crushing as just a brute-force extraction game. In today's landscape, it's a sophisticated financial instrument, a play on infrastructure, urbanization, and smart capital deployment. The real story isn't in the quarry face; it's on the balance sheet. Understanding the economics of turning one of nature's hardest rocks into a suite of profitable products requires moving past simple tonnage calculations. It demands a sharp, analytical dive into a triad of forces: the capital and operational costs that form your baseline, the diverse and often premium revenue streams you can unlock, and the powerful, sometimes fickle, currents of market demand that dictate your ultimate success. Let's decode the modern economic engine of a granite crushing operation.

The Investment Equation: Unpacking Capex and the True Cost of Production

The initial moment of truth is your capital expenditure (Capex). This isn't just about buying a granite crusher machine; it's about architecting an entire production system tailored to granite's notorious abrasiveness. A robust circuit needs a primary jaw crusher for initial fragmentation, followed by a secondary cone crusher for precise shaping and cubical product yield. The choice here is strategic: a high-capacity stationary plant offers unbeatable volume efficiency for a long-life deposit, while a mobile setup provides the agility to service multiple, smaller sites or follow linear projects. The real financial character of your operation, however, is defined by its operational expenditures (Opex). This is where granite asserts its personality. Wear part consumption—manganese steel jaws, concaves, and blow bars—is a relentless and significant cost center. Energy intensity is another major factor; the process of comminution is inherently power-hungry. Your true cost-per-ton is a sum of these relentless inputs: energy, high-maintenance parts, skilled labor, and logistics. Mastering this equation is the first step from being a rock processor to becoming a profitable aggregate producer.

Beyond the Crush: Revenue Streams and the Premium Product Playbook

The most significant economic shift in the industry is the move from selling generic "aggregate" to cultivating a portfolio of specialized products, each with its own margin profile. Your primary revenue will always come from graded aggregates for concrete and asphalt, with prices scaling up for specification-grade material used in critical infrastructure. But the high-margin plays lie elsewhere. The manufactured sand (M-Sand) market is a major opportunity, especially in regions phasing out environmentally costly river sand mining. Producing consistently graded, high-quality M-Sand from granite fines turns a byproduct into a premium commodity. Furthermore, the dimension stone pipeline offers a parallel luxury market. High-quality, visually intact blocks can be diverted to slab producers, creating a lucrative sideline that operates on a completely different (and often more favorable) price matrix than bulk aggregate produced by aggregate crusher machine. This product diversification is your hedge against market volatility and the key to maximizing the intrinsic value locked within every cubic meter of granite.

Riding the Market Wave: Geopositioning and Future-Proofing Your Operation

Your financial destiny is ultimately tied to external demand cycles and your operation's strategic location. Granite aggregate through stone crusher machine processing is a direct derivative of construction activity, making it hypersensitive to the boom-and-bust cycles of infrastructure spending and real estate development. An operation positioned within the economic orbit of a growing urban center or a designated infrastructure corridor has a built-in advantage, minimizing crippling transport costs that can erase thin margins. This concept of geopositioning is critical. Being the closest, most reliable supplier to a high-demand zone is a more powerful asset than having the largest deposit. Furthermore, the competitive landscape is evolving. The rise of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) creates substitution pressure in certain applications, pushing savvy granite producers to emphasize their product's superior strength and durability for high-spec projects. Future-proofing means not just analyzing today's demand, but anticipating regulatory shifts, environmental mandates, and the growing premium placed on sustainable, locally sourced materials. In the final analysis, a profitable granite operation is one that expertly manages its internal cost engine while strategically navigating the external market ocean.

The journey of aggregates in Latin America, from their origin in a quarry to their final use in a concrete mixing plant or asphalt facility, is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally, this supply chain has been linear and centralized: large, stationary quarries feed distant construction sites via long, costly trucking routes. However, a confluence of economic, logistical, and environmental factors is disrupting this model, creating a new paradigm where flexibility and proximity are paramount. This shift is fundamentally altering the investment calculus for aggregate producers and contractors. No longer is the primary question merely about crushing capacity; it is about operational agility. At the heart of this transition is the strategic re-evaluation of crushing equipment, with the mobile stone crusher(trituradora movil de piedra) moving from a niche tool to a central component of a resilient and profitable supply chain strategy.

The Drivers of Change in the Aggregate Supply Chain

Several powerful trends are converging to reshape how aggregates are sourced, processed, and delivered across the region. Understanding these drivers is essential for making informed equipment investments.

First, rampant infrastructure development and urbanization are creating demand in geographically dispersed locations. Mega-projects like ports and highways coexist with countless smaller housing and road projects scattered across regions. A fixed plant often cannot serve these fragmented markets economically due to prohibitive transport costs. Second, environmental and social governance (ESG) pressures are intensifying. Communities are increasingly resistant to the dust, noise, and permanent landscape alteration of large-scale quarries, especially near urban areas. Obtaining permits for new fixed sites has become a lengthier and more uncertain process. Third, the push for sustainability is creating value in urban ore. Recycling construction and demolition (C&D) waste into recycled aggregates is now a viable business, but this material is generated in city centers, far from traditional quarrying zones.

These drivers collectively prioritize a supply chain that is shorter, more adaptable, and less environmentally intrusive. This new reality demands equipment that can capitalize on localized, temporary, or recycled material sources.

The Strategic Rise of Mobile Crushing Solutions

In this evolving landscape, mobile crushing and screening plants offer a compelling solution that directly addresses these new market imperatives. Their core advantage is the ability to bring the processing plant to the material source, rather than the other way around. This simple reversal of logistics unlocks multiple layers of value.

Decentralizing Production: The Economic Imperative

For a contractor working on a remote highway section or a mining company needing aggregates for on-site infrastructure, setting up a temporary crushing circuit with a mobile stone crusher is often the only economically viable option. The savings in trucking costs—which can represent over 50% of the delivered aggregate price—can justify the equipment investment on a single project. This model turns widely available, low-value raw rock deposits into high-value construction materials right where they are needed.

Enabling the Circular Economy on Site

The growth of C&D waste recycling is a major opportunity. A mobile impact rock crusher(trituradora de rocas) can be deployed directly at a demolition site or a designated urban recycling hub. It processes concrete, asphalt, and masonry rubble into specification aggregates for backfill, road base, or new concrete. This not only diverts waste from landfills but also creates a local, sustainable material source that decouples production from distant quarries. Investing in mobile equipment positions a company to capture this growing market segment.

Flexibility as a Risk Mitigation Tool

The ability to relocate equipment is a powerful hedge against market shifts. A fixed plant is a bet on a single deposit and a single market for a decade or more. A mobile fleet, however, can be moved to follow demand, exploit new temporary deposits, or pivot from producing virgin aggregate to processing recycled material as market conditions change. This flexibility reduces long-term investment risk.

Key Investment Considerations for Mobile Crushing

Moving from a fixed-plant mindset to a mobile one requires a different approach to capital allocation and operational planning. Here are critical factors for investors and operators.

Matching the Machine to the Material and Mission

Not all mobile crushers are the same, and selecting the right type is crucial for profitability.

• For Primary Crushing of Hard Rock: A tracked jaw crusher is the robust, go-to solution for breaking down blasted granite, basalt, or hard limestone crusher(trituradora de piedra caliza) applications. It sets the stage for further reduction.
• For Secondary/Tertiary Crushing and Shape: Mobile cone crushers are ideal for producing precisely graded aggregates for concrete and asphalt from pre-crushed material. They offer excellent control over the final product's shape and size.
• For Recycling and Soft Rock: A mobile impact rock crusher excels at processing recycled concrete and asphalt, as well as softer materials like limestone. It offers high reduction ratios and good cubical shape in a single machine.

The choice between tracked (high mobility on-site) and wheeled (easier highway transport) platforms is another key decision based on the frequency of relocation.

Analyzing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

The business case for a mobile stone crusher must look beyond the purchase price. A thorough TCO analysis should include:

• Fuel Efficiency: Mobile plants with modern, tier-compliant engines and efficient hydraulic systems offer significant savings over their lifespan.
• Maintenance and Downtime: Reliability and easy service access are paramount. Potential revenue lost during downtime often far outweighs the cost of purchasing a more reliable brand.
• Resale Value: Quality mobile equipment from reputable manufacturers holds its value remarkably well in the active Latin American used-equipment market.
• Production Versatility: The ability of one plant to produce multiple saleable products (e.g., various aggregate sizes, rip-rap, quarry waste) enhances its revenue-generating potential.

Navigating Operational Logistics

Success requires more than just the machine. Investors must plan for:

• Site Logistics: Ensuring adequate space for the plant, feeders, stockpiles, and loading area.
• Permitting: While often simpler than for fixed quarries, temporary operating permits for noise, dust, and water management are still required.
• Skilled Operators: Technicians who understand both crushing principles and mobile equipment maintenance are essential for maximizing uptime and product quality.

Conclusion: Building a Resilient Future

The Latin American aggregate supply chain is being rewritten. The old model of centralized, fixed production is being supplemented—and in many cases, supplanted—by a dynamic, distributed network of mobile processing nodes. This shift presents a clear investment signal. Capital is increasingly flowing towards flexible, efficient mobile stone crusher solutions that can exploit local rock deposits, transform urban waste streams, and serve evolving infrastructure demands with agility.

For companies in the sector, the path forward involves recognizing that the value chain now extends "from the temporary mine to the mixing plant." Investing in mobile crushing is not just an equipment purchase; it is an investment in a strategic capability to build shorter, smarter, and more sustainable supply chains. It is an investment in the resilience needed to thrive in the dynamic markets of Latin America's future.

Trituradora De Piedra Caliza Venta - AIMIX Group - Con Superior Calidad

Trituradora De Piedra Caliza en AIMIX grupo se puede utilizar para procesar las piedras de diferentes durezas. Tiene una larga vida útil. ¡Contáctenos!

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The procurement of capital equipment for major government infrastructure projects, such as concrete batching plants, represents a critical juncture in public expenditure. A persistent and flawed paradigm in this process is the primacy of initial purchase concrete batch plant price as the primary, and often sole, determinant of vendor selection. This approach, while ostensibly prudent and transparent, frequently precipitates a cascade of negative financial and operational consequences that contravene the fundamental principles of responsible stewardship of public funds. The central procurement debate is not between price and efficiency as abstract concepts, but between a myopic focus on upfront capital cost and a rigorous, holistic analysis of total lifecycle value. The latter necessitates an analytical framework that evaluates efficiency, durability, operational expenditure, and project risk mitigation as integral components of the true cost of ownership.

## The False Economy: Deconstructing the Low-Bid Procurement Fallacy
Awarding a contract based solely on the lowest compliant bid for a concrete plant is an exercise in fiscal shortsightedness. This model incentivizes [concrete batching plants manufacturers](aimixconcretesolution.com/conc…) to achieve a competitive price through the strategic de-rating of components, the use of unproven or substandard materials, and the minimization of engineering overhead. The resulting asset, while meeting the basic technical specifications on paper, is often fundamentally compromised in its operational robustness and longevity. The immediate "savings" secured during procurement are rapidly eroded by a higher incidence of mechanical failure, elevated energy consumption due to inefficient design, and exorbitant costs for proprietary or difficult-to-source spare parts. Furthermore, the operational inefficiency of such a plant manifests in lower-than-specified production rates, inconsistent mix quality, and excessive material waste. In the context of a time-sensitive infrastructure project, unplanned downtime is not merely a maintenance issue; it is a critical-path event that delays subsequent construction phases, incurs liquidated damages, and undermines public confidence. The low initial price becomes a misleading indicator, obscuring the substantial and predictable financial liabilities embedded in the asset's operational profile.
## The Lifecycle Cost Framework: A Mandatory Analytical Model
To transcend the limitations of price-only procurement, government agencies must mandate and implement a comprehensive Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCA) for major equipment acquisitions. This analytical model requires vendors to provide verifiable data and substantiated projections across the asset's entire expected service life. Key quantifiable metrics must include mean time between failures (MTBF) for critical subsystems, projected energy consumption per cubic meter of concrete produced, labor requirements for operation and routine maintenance, and the long-term cost and availability of wear parts. The LCA must also account for the residual value of the equipment at the end of the primary project, accounting for its potential redeployment or resale. This framework shifts the evaluation from a single data point—the bid price—to a multi-variable equation that reveals the genuine economic footprint of the asset. A [wet mix concrete plant](aimixconcretesolution.com/conc…) with a 20% higher acquisition cost but a 40% reduction in energy use, a 30% longer service interval for major components, and a demonstrably higher residual value represents a profoundly better investment of public capital. The LCA transforms the procurement process from a reactive price comparison to a proactive value-engineering exercise.
## Strategic Procurement: Aligning Acquisition with Long-Term Public Value
Ultimately, the procurement of a concrete plant for a flagship infrastructure project must be aligned with the broader strategic objectives of the public works program. The equipment is not an isolated purchase but a foundational tool for project delivery. Its performance directly influences the timeline, budget, quality, and sustainability outcomes of the entire endeavor. A strategically procured plant, selected for its efficiency and reliability, acts as a risk mitigation instrument. It ensures consistent material supply, supports stringent quality assurance protocols, and enables the project to maintain its schedule. Furthermore, specifying equipment with lower carbon emissions and higher resource efficiency contributes to the government's environmental and sustainability mandates, creating public value beyond the immediate structure being built. The procurement criteria must, therefore, be weighted to reflect these strategic priorities. Evaluation matrices should assign significant value to proven reliability data, energy efficiency certifications, the depth of local technical support and parts inventory, and the manufacturer's commitment to training. This approach fosters competition on the basis of performance and long-term value, rather than a race to the bottom on initial price. It recognizes that the most expensive plant is often the one that costs the least to buy. For government infrastructure, where the stakes encompass fiscal responsibility, public safety, and national development, procurement decisions must be informed by total cost awareness, not merely price awareness.

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We Just DEFEATED EU Mass Surveillance (Here's How)

Germany just blocked Chat Control, stopping the EU from mandating encryption backdoors and client-side scanning of all messages. This victory proves citizen ...

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In-case you didn't know, Linus Sebastian of LTT media made a video with Linus Torvalds. If you watched the video, what are your thoughts?

BTW, he uses Fedora.

Building the PERFECT Linux PC with Linus Torvalds

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