Why use Linux?

• Power - From a technical standpoint, Linux is very powerful, supporting many cutting-edge features.
• Choice - Linux thrives on choice. Pick the software you like, and configure it the way you want to.
• Freedom - FreeSoftware is owned by the community -- you and me. With Linux, we control our own destiny.
• Customization - Since we own the code, you can change it to do what you want, or fix bugs yourself.
• Compatability - Linux runs on many types of hardware, and plays well with other systems.
• Security - Linux makes it easier to maintain a secure system.
  • Most software is installed through the package manager. Binaries are digitally signed and come from a small set of trusted sources.
  • It's hard to distribute evil software when anyone can read the source code.
  • SELinux and AppArmor are available to enforce security policies on the applications you run.
  • Security has been designed into the OS, not just bolted on afterwards.
• Familiarity - If you know Unix or any of it's other derivitives, you will be right at home with Linux.
• Price - Linux has no license fees. So you can't beat the price.
• Low Maintenance - Linux is easy to maintain and automate. So you can't beat that price, either.