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How and Why To Switch to Linux for Good in 2021

Linux is fast becoming your third viable OS option.

Scollurio
6 min readFeb 10, 2021

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I’ve been advocating to explore alternatives (of any kind, to anything really) for a long time now and I feel like 2021 is the year where you, no matter who you are, should really consider switching to Linux. For good.

Why you should switch to Linux in 2021

There are many misconceptions about Linux. Mostly concerning difficulties installing and setting up a Linux system and file compatibility. While some of this holds truth, most of it has become a non-issue in recent years. But the best reasons to switch to Linux permanently, especially in 2021 are the following:

  • privacy
  • security
  • freedom
  • availability

Especially if you’re not tied to certain programs, you’re free to bring your daily computing needs to a different platform, like Linux. For every basic need and many advanced onces, there’s a free software alternative on Linux. That’s another big advantage of using Linux. A vast library of available, open source, free software for you to use. Most filetypes are not bound to any operating system anymore (except executables), so you can work on your textfiles, photos and soundfiles…

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Scollurio
Scollurio

Written by Scollurio

Hailing from Austria, a self-employed graphics designer and writer since 2009. Loves long walks in the forest, rain, thoughtful solitude and silly raccoons.

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