Reasons To Use Linux
Need a reason to migrate to Linux? In this page we show you some of the main advantages of this free and open source operating system.
Linux is available free of cost
Linux is open source and available free of cost.
Free Applications
The vast majority of Linux applications are freely downloadable from the internet at no cost,
including replacements for proprietary applications such as Microsoft Office and Photoshop.
Linux is easy To Install
Modern Linux distributions are very easy to install by simply booting from a CD and going through a graphical wizard.
Linux is Robust
Linux is very stable and rarely crashes.
Linux is Secure
Linux, due to its Unix roots, is inherently secure. Malware targeting Linux, such as virii, keyloggers and the like, is virtually inexistent.
Linux has Eye Candy
Modern Linux distributions such as Ubuntu include impressive 3D effects.
Linux is User Friendly
You might have heard Linux is difficult to use, perhaps in the past you might had to have been a Unix guru to work with Linux, but this is no longer the case. Modern Linux distributions can be used and administered with intuitive graphical interfaces. Of course, the power of the Unix command line is still available for those that know how to use it.
Linux has No annoying popups
Unlike other popular operating systems, in Linux there won't be any annoying popups breaking our flow of thought.
Linux Can Run Most Windows Applications
Have a Windows application for which no suitable Linux equivalent exists? No problem, Wine, a Windows compatibility layer for Linux, allows most Windows applications to run under Linux.
Linux Provides Freedom of Choice
There are several Linux distributions to choose from. Linux Users also get to choose their graphical environment, their web browser and even their text editor.
