While searching through the latest Linux news, I came across an article that clearly and concisely tackles the major FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) around Linux as well as covering some of the main reasons to use Linux.  While I see “Top 10 Reasons to Use Linux” articles all the time and complaints about FUD around Linux, I was impressed at how well this article explained each piece of FUD and each benefit of Linux, so I decided to share it here. The article is a PCMech piece titled “Why Use Linux?” (I have no relation to the site or the author.)

You may ask why I am posting about this article here, where almost everyone probably already knows everything in the article? The reason is that it is important that this information be spread to others and the article is a good example of how to explain the benfits of Linux clearly. If someone chooses Windows or Mac OS X knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each, fine. The goal here is not to convince people they have to use Linux, but to dispel the FUD and bad reputation that is often unfairly put upon Linux.  Because of this, I encourage you to spread this article and use it as a model in explaining what is so great about Linux or in dispessling Linux FUD.

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