I’ve noticed that most people are not very familiar with the history of how Linux came to be, and I find it quite fascinating. If you’re curious too, here are some resources that give you a peek into the past, showing how we ended up where we are today.

The following is a very interesting video from Bell Labs showcasing Unix in 1982:

Also very interesting is this documentary from 2001 on the origins of Linux:

Also worth a read are the Wikipedia entries of Unix and Linux.