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torvalds/linux

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torvalds/linux has been featured on GitHub Trending, first reaching #1 on Nov 11, 2023

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First achieved on 19th, Jan 2024 for C

First achieved on 31st, Aug 2024 across all languages

First achieved in Week 7, 2025 for C

First achieved in Week 49, 2025 across all languages

First achieved in October 2024 for C

First achieved in 2025 for C

First achieved on 19th, Jan 2024 for C

First achieved on 31st, Aug 2024 across all languages

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First achieved in Week 7, 2025 for C

First achieved in Week 49, 2025 across all languages

First achieved in October 2024 for C

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