I Use Linux

        I use Linux because it works for me.  I remember when I used to run my anti virus software and make sure it's updated.  I used to check if my anti malware application is also updated and running to optimum.  After all that I made sure that my third party firewall is set to desired security specifications.  This is the windows mind set.  All these additional applications add to the cost of running windows and they use precious computer resources each second you launch them.

        I use Linux because it adjusts for the way I work.  The first thing I do after a Linux installation is to change its default configuration.  Nothing wrong with the default, in fact I'm sorry I had to change it but that's not they way I work.  I change several keyboard shortcuts here and there to suit my habit.  I change some desktop colours.  Lessen the saturation, turn down the brightness so it doesn't hurt the eyes.  Choose preferred applications and set which application to open based on what type of file is being opened.  There is a way to tweak it to suit your preferences.  I have never found this level of freedom of choice in any other operating system I've used. 

        I use Linux because it is secure and stable.  Any bug or flaw to the operating system are reported and fixed by the community of open source developers.  The growing number of Linux developers promises more eyes on the code.  More people working on fixing it means less time using it with the flaw and worrying when an attack will come. 

        I use Linux because of its stand on software freedom.  Cloud computing is coming, if not here now, and it means putting applications and data in remote servers somewhere.  I  need to support those who work to keep my computing free from the control of censorship and from those who want to perpetuate a medieval definition of copyright.