Linux Operating Systems

Linux Distributions that we recommend,

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Linux is freedom.

Ditch Microsoft Windows and Apple and start using a better Operating System, one that puts you in control of your device instead. Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is the best kind, with FOSS we can view the source code to ensure nothing nefarious or unwanted is happening, vs. Windows and Apple closed source black box ecosystems where you are being used, instead of being the user. Closed source means that we cannot know what code is running, which could be anything. Silicone Valley has lost our trust forever due to just the handful of abusive code and practices that we’ve discovered. Take back control and lock them out, and the best part? Linux is FREE. Never pay licensing or subscription fees again. It’s free as in freedom.

In this new age where Microsoft and Apple are forcing users into increasingly abusive software, (think Co-pilot, Recall, where a screenshot is taken every 5 seconds….) it’s time to revisit the Linux Operating System. 10-15 years ago, one could make the case that it was ‘weird’ or too hard for the average user. Today however, nothing could be further from the truth, Linux is absolutely the easiest Operating System to install, and extremely easy to use, even for non-tech savvy folks. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how easy it is to use Linux these days.

A screenshot of Pop!_OS Linux, GrapheneGoat’s personal favorite version of Linux:

Would you tolerate someone standing over your shoulder filming you and your computer screen while you type out an email? That’s exactly what’s happening on Microsoft and Apple machines. They collect every possible type of data about your usage (telemetry) and the content such as email, video calls, documents, etc. This is not an acceptable practice, using Linux removes these spying eyes while providing a much cleaner, leaner user experience. It’s just you and your computer, there is no Microsoft or Apple in the equation at all. You control the Operating System, and therefore control the device, not the big tech companies.

Not only can these big tech companies see everything (and I mean everything) you do on their machines, they also share that information with the US government to varying degrees. With Linux, you have an extremely private and generally more secure system free from spying. Oh, did I mention that Linux and much of the software you’ll use is all… free?

Linux is free, transparent, no spying, extremely stable, highly customizable, and fast! No ads or spammy notifications/pop ups, it simply does what you tell it to, and nothing more.

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Check out this excellent short article explaining what Linux is:

https://www.tecmint.com/what-is-linux/

Head on over to our Rumble channel to learn how to get started with Linux Operating Systems:

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While Linux can be installed on most computers, we really like System76 machines. While the cost may be a little higher at initial glance, they only use newer, faster components to give you a better experience and future proof your device. Any comparable device with similar specs is right on par for cost. They make laptops, desktops and mini PC’s as well as large servers. Recommended Operating Systems for use with System76 include Pop!_OS, Ubuntu or Fedora for best results. Other Operating Systems’s will work fine in nearly all cases, but these were designed around using those listed Operating Systems.