Why do people switch to Linux? [A LXer Story]

Posted by tadelste on Oct 27, 2005 11:13 AM EDT
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[ED- This must be the first self-referential story posted -- bstadil.]

During the last month, we conducted a survey of readers who use Linux. We asked them why they switched to Linux and received a plethora of answers. Surprisingly, anti-Microsoft sentiment had less to do with the choice than one might imagine.

Could the pundits have it all wrong? Is it possible that Linux stands on its own merits? Most Linux users would say "yes". Use of Linux does not represent a rebellion against Microsoft and Linux stands on its own as a user preference.

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