Why Use Linux? 10 Powerful Reasons To Use Linux
You might be wondered Why Use Linux. There are several reasons to use Linux. But here are the top 10 Reasons Why to use Linux and reasons to use Linux.
A few years ago, Linux only appears in servers and it’s not considered as personal use. But now technology growing so, Linux also improves user interface over the last few years.
As a Linux user (Linux mint user especially), it become more suitable and friendly for me. Linux is now user friendly enough to replace Windows and Mac.
Read: Linux Vs Windows
Now, various Linux distros are available in the world and it is used by thousands of people across the globe. Now, let’s see 10 reasons to use Linux (Why Use Linux).
Why Use Linux? 10 Main Reasons to Use Linux
1. Open Source Nature 📖
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The most important thing is Linux source code is available as it falls under the FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). The developer community takes advantage of this and they can view and modify the source code.
Several countries and companies developing their own Linux distro. This will help in security and developing their own OSs for specialized or strategic areas like defense, communications, etc, to begin with.
Cyberwarfare will play an important role in any war in the future. Usage of foreign and compromised computer operating systems and communication software can bring the country to its knees within a few days, both militarily and economically.
Hence, using FOSS tools is critical for the security of any country. Several countries including China, Russia, and Cuba are developing their own OSs based on Linux.
C-DAC has developed BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions), India’s own PC operating system.
2. High Security 🔐
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Another reason why use Linux is, it’s secure. Only a few numbers of viruses are available for Linux and that is negligible. So, if you use a Linux system then it’s kept away from viruses. Like an Apple keeps away from the doctor.
Linux is the first choice for Server, again the main reason is Security. The security aspect was kept in mind when developing Linux and it is much less vulnerable to viruses compared to Windows.
Third-party apps and other software can’t change the system settings unless the user gives root permissions.
Most users do not log in as the root; hence, they cannot do much damage to the system, except to their own files and programs, since the downloaded file/malware will have limited privileges.
You can browse the internet without worrying about the system get infected. However, However, users can install ClamAV antivirus software in Linux to further secure their systems and Linux also has a firewall to make it more secure.
3. Runs on Any Hardware 🖥️
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As we know operating systems evolve, so it requires more strong hardware. For instance, if you purchase a genuine copy of Windows 10, you will have to meet the minimum hardware requirements to run Windows 10 successfully, and you can not run it in potato PC.
Well, Linux is the best option for any lower configuration or old machines. Linux makes very efficient use of the system’s resources. Linux installation can be customized for users and for specific hardware requirements.
Linux acquires a few spaces for installation and apps are faster than other Operating Systems. So this another reason why Linux most found on the Server side.
So, being an efficient OS, Linux distributions could be fitted on Lower machines as well as Supercomputer. In contrast, the Windows operating system has a higher hardware requirement.
Yes, even Android Studio runs smoothly on Linux. And this is my main reason to switch Windows to Linux. Every software runs so smoothly.
4. Free 🤙
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Linux is completely free for all people. And it’s updates are also free don’t worry. You don’t need to pay any money for that.
Not only Linux distro, even basic to advance software under Linux are free free free. You will not have to pay 100-250 USD to get your hands on a genuine copy of a Linux distro (such as Ubuntu, Fedora). So, it is entirely free.
If something is free doesn’t mean it’s useless. Just try it; Even the equivalent of professional software for desktop publishing, photo editing, audio editing, and video editing are available.
Businesses can use the software free of cost and reduce their IT budgets substantially. So, this is another reason why use Linux.
5. Large Community Support 💬
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You don’t need to hire an expert to solve your problem. Just search your problem on the Internet and you will find thousands of answers from the Linux community.
Most of the time problem and it’s solutions already available but in case your if not available then you can post a problem on community. Within minutes of posting a thread on any of the Linux forums, you may expect a reply along with a detailed solution that would finally help resolve your problem at no cost!
There are a lot of active Linux users who are always ready to respond to a relevant thread one might have created.
Numbers of community and forums are available for Linux users. Every Linux flavors have their own separate community to find the specific problems for a specific flavor of Linux.
However, the community response might vary depending on the Linux distribution being used.
6. Variety Of Distributions ✨
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There are no flavors for other OS. Linux has a large verity of flavors for different purposes.
In contrast, you will find tons of Linux distribution catered for a different set of needs. So, you can choose to install any of the available Linux distros according to your requirements.
For example, numbers of Linux flavors are available for Hacking like Kali Linux and Parrot OS, flavors for Programmers, flavors for Servers. So, this the reason to use Linux.
7. Customization 🖌️
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One major advantage of using Linux instead of other OSs is customization. If you like tweaking your system’s looks, Linux is just perfect for you.
There are numerous choices for wallpapers, desktop icons, and panels. There are more than half-a-dozen desktop environments to choose from, like GNOME, KDE, etc.
Apart from installing themes, you have tons of beautiful icon themes. If you want to customize like Mac OS then you can do this in a few installations. So, there is no limit in customization.
8. High Stability and Faster ⚡
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Now the day world becoming faster right, so getting things done faster we need a fast and stable system. Linux is system is very stable and is not prone to crashes.
The Linux distributions run exactly as fast as it did when first installed, even several years. As we know some OS like Windows becomes sluggish day after day or months. Then, reinstall is the option to make the system fast again and to resolve crashes.
The uptime for Linux is very high and the availability is 99.9%. Unlike Windows, you do not need to restart/reboot the Linux system to fix the patch or update. That’s why the highest number of Linux servers are running on the Internet.
Google, Facebook, and other tech big tech giants runs on Linux. Even almost all supercomputers run on Linux.
9. Updates 🆕
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The user can centrally update the OS and all Software installed very easily. All distributions Linux have their own central repository, which is used to update the system and keep it safe. That’s why maintaining the Linux system is very easy.
Linux provides regular software updates and the system can be updated without rebooting it. The main thing is the size of the update files is not large and it’s fast to update in just a few clicks, or you can also automate updating the process.
10. Perfect For Programmers 👨💻👩💻
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Linux supports almost all of the major programming languages (Python, C/C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, etc.). Moreover, it offers a vast range of applications useful for programming purposes.
The Linux terminal is the best for learning commands and all shell script stuff for beginners programmers. You would find many libraries developed natively for Linux.
Interestingly, the ability of bash scripting is also one of the most compelling reasons why programmers prefer using Linux OS.
Linux also brings in native support for SSH, which would help you manage your servers quickly. You could include things like apt-get commands which further makes Linux one of the most popular choices of the programmers.
Beginners programmer also gets idea Operating systems and internal things are works.
Not only for programmers, even if you are not programmers, you can also contribute to Linux by helping in the documentation, translation, and testing.
It can be the best educational tool for schools and colleges as free software is available to aid in teaching.
Proprietary software for computation, like MATLAB, is very costly. There are alternatives available to it like Scilab and GNU Octave.
Linux software is available in many areas- Celestia and Stellarium for astronomy, Avogadro and Gabedit for chemistry, EMBOSS, and TreeView X for biology; and ROOT, Octopus and Step for physics.
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Conclusion
So, these are some of the reasons; why use Linux. There are many reasons to use Linux. But for that, you should install and try Linux. What do you think, are you installing Linux? Let me know in the comment. Now, help us by sharing this article. For more updates click on the bell icon to get the latest programming updates.
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