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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linux holds a market share of approximately 14% in India. (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm not sure how accurate StatCounter is, given that most Linux users use adblockers. However, according to it, Linux has almost a 14% desktop share in India.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

only legal options are

You could also just download the ISO from MS directly and use it without activation. It'll only prevent you from changing the theme and wallpaper, but you could just change the registry entries directly or use a third-party tool to change your wallpaper/theme.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And no BitLocker (without fiddling around even more)? No, thanks.

There's no way Microsoft can win this moral battle, they'll profit off you enough with all their tracking, have you seen the atrocious setup screen at installation they put you through?

Do you want to ads?
Do you want to a keylogger?
Do you want to get tracked?
Do you want to get fucked?

Yes, please, daddy ~~Gates~~Nadella

(Sorry, can't help myself from sounding like a nutjob when Microsoft gets into the equation)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure what you're getting at here. I'm a Linux user FYI, I'm just disagreeing with the OP's comment that there are only two legal options.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's fair, just disregard my comment then