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Linux has suffered from a litany of myths over the years.
If you're on the fence, you'll be glad to know those myths aren't true.
Linux is easy, beautiful, and ripe for desktop users.
I've been using Linux since the original Jurassic Park movie was released, and it seems every year I have to set some people straight on the truth about the open-source operating system. Since the early days, there have been myths about Linux that spread like a virus and threaten to prevent users of all types from adopting the operating system.
The thing about myths is that they are often not based in reality. I've already covered some of the Linux myths (six of them to be exact), and it's time to take on a few more. This is especially important with Windows 10 support coming to an end. You might have a Windows 10 computer that doesn't support Windows 11, and the idea of having to purchase new hardware doesn't exactly sit well with your budget. Because of that, you might be on the fence about Linux.
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Let me see if I can tip you over to the greener pastures known as Linux.
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