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Thinking about switching to Linux? 10 things you need to know

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Feb 20, 2024

Linux is an operating system that makes it possible for you to interact with the applications you need to use daily. And although Linux might not be on the mind of every consumer who uses a PC, it's certainly growing in popularity.

The reason for this growth has to do with several factors, including how deeply embedded Linux is within the enterprise business space, how the web browser has become the primary tool for most users, the incredible evolution of Linux on the desktop, the cost-effectiveness of Linux (it's completely free), the heightened level of security, and how the open-source operating system can save you from having to throw out that aging computer.

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