Why Should I Use Linux?

Good Question. Linux is a free operating system that is based on the Unix operating system created in the late 1960s. Basically, anything that you can do in Windows can be done in Linux.

The Linux operating system is especially favoured as a low-cost solution to run various servers (web, ftp, etc). It is also used as a cost-effective platform to develop software.

Have you ever asked yourself the following questions when using MS Windows:

• Can I get free software without breaking the law?
• Why do I have to buy anti-virus software year after year?
• Why can't I select software from a repository to automatically install on my OS?
• Can I download and install free and useful applications instead of trialware?
• Can I run a webserver on my computer?
• Can I view and modify applications to better meet my needs?
• Can I create a powerful computer lab inexpensively?
• Does MS Windows have different desktop environments?

If you answered YES to just a few of these questions, it may be worth your effort to download and install the Linux operating system. Even if you prefer to keep working in MS Windows, it would still be useful to learn about "open source software" to download, install and use on Windows for free.