If you've ever used Linux software before, odds are you've come across Git. Over the years, this system has become a staple for delivering open-source tools and applications to PCs across the world. Today, April 7th, 2025, Git turns 20 years old. It was created in just a few days by Linus Torvalds and developer Junio Hamano. The official announcement came out on April 6th, 2005, and it was launched to the public the very next day.
One of the most unique aspects of Git's design is that it does not rely on a centralized server to operate, but rather is regarded as a "distributed control system." It's compatible with a variety of operating systems, including (of course) Linux, but also Windows, Android, Solaris, and many more.
