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3 hours agoHe was born a Finn, but last I checked he is a US citizen and Oregon resident by choice.
In 2004, Torvalds moved with his family from Silicon Valley to Portland, Oregon.
In 2010, Torvalds became a United States citizen and registered to vote in the United States.
You literally asked.
My comment was pointing out why he (a Finn) is subject to US law. GPL is GPL, no idea what you’re on about there. He is obligated to follow US law.