I think Git benefited from Linux, but not from Linus' fame (which was next to null outside of the Linux circles at that time, it took off a little when Linux st

I think Git benefited from Linux, but not from Linus' fame (which was next to null outside of the Linux circles at that time, it took off a little when Linux started to power phones when it became the kernel for Android, I believe). By being used for a project of a significant size, it proved that it was efficient and rock solid. And those facts overcame the fact that it came from a niche community and that its basic user interface is lacking according to many.