France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech

[usonian]

7. Microsoft is basically forcing users not only to use their hosted/subscription model, but embedding AI into everything.

Apple is embedding AI, but more cautiously, outsourcing it in case it all burns down, and still avoidable (but for how long?)

Since linux is basically a "kit of parts" that anyone is free to assemble any way they want, nothing is forced on you. Not even systemd!!

The core part, the kernel, is highly scrutinized and patched immediately by its maintainers when a flaw is detected, so that burden is off the backs of people assembling a full operating system.

Most importantly, every bit of a linux distribution can be scrutinized line by line, in its source code, leaving no room for the "mystery meat" that Microsoft and Apple offer.

Long story short, there is a very high degree of compatibility with Microsoft apps along with the ability to make things look and work the way your organization needs.

And (ta-da) YOU OWN IT.

Nobody can force ugly or intrusive changes on you (Yes, you Microsoft and Apple) It's like "right to repair" where instead of going to an exclusive and secretive repair shop, there are countless people across the planet able to help you.

Even yours truly was able to modify the open source sendmail program for a business need, something that a business can't do with "locked up" Microsoft utility programs.

"Free as in Freedom"