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This issue we asked our experts: This issue we’re helping people escape Windows, what’s the best reason for fleeing the lands of Microsoft to the fishy embrace of Tux?

Jonni Bidwell

Suppose I were to show you a place where there are no mandatory multiple-rebootinvolving updates. Suppose I told you that in this place we didn’t have to use bloated, configuration-mashing antivirus software. And all settings can be modified by manipulating humble text files. Friends, this place is real: embrace the penguin.

Neil Bothwick

The best thing about Linux is the community. A large and disparate group of people – usually with no commercial axe to grind – just a desire to make things better in the world of Linux. The openness of Linux means that the movement is usually moving in the direction of ‘better’, rather than ‘more profitable’.

Nick Peers

For me, the most enticing part of using Linux is its tweakability – I just love learning and discovering new things, and there’s no operating system that is capable of scratching that itch more thoroughly than Linux. If Windows or OS X feels like it’s walling you in, Linux will be a breathe of fresh air in comparison.

Les Pounder

What initially interested me in trying Linux was the freedom to tailor every aspect of my experience. From the window manager to the applications that cater to my needs. At first, the amount of choice available felt overwhelming, but over time I’ve selected the tools that match my workflow and can’t imagine life without them now.

Mayank Sharma

The best part about Linux – and the much broader open source world – has to be the community. Behind those eccentric user names and egghead profile pictures is a collective intellect formed of selfless people who have crowd-sourced solutions for struggling Linux users, like myself, since the early days of the operating system.