Going Linux #436 · Welcome to Linux! Pt7 How Can Linux Be Free?

The question: Free isn't a valid business model. How can open source software be provided at no charge?

Add-ons and 'crapware' to provide some missing features in Windows

Examples of free Linux distributions backed by businesses with solid revenue models

How open source software features are made available for other open source software to adopt

Linux provides significant value to its users

Switching to Linux is much like switching to macOS, Windows, or ChromeOS

Linux fights planned hardware obsolescence

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Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.