Is Linux Really Free?
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Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free and open-source software collaboration. The source code may be used, modified and distributed commercially or non-commercially by anyone under the terms of its respective licenses, such as the GNU General Public License.

Why Linux OS is free of cost?

Educational and corporate discounts bring the price of commercial Windows and Macintosh licenses in line with desktop Linux licenses. This pricing parity extends itself to server licenses as well. That, in a production environment Linux is free. Education IT is no different than any other production IT environment.

Is Linux illegal?

Linux distros as a whole are legal, and downloading them is also legal. A lot of people think that Linux is illegal because most people prefer to download them via torrent, and those people automatically associate torrenting with illegal activity. … Linux is legal, therefore, you have nothing to worry about.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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