Users are urged to use a GNU/Linux operating system

Jul 31, 2015 21:08 GMT  ·  By

The Free Software Foundation has published a very interesting statement where it urges computer users around the world to reject Microsoft's newly released Windows 10 operating system and embrace the world of free software by installing a Linux distro.

To be honest, this is a pretty bold statement from the FSF (Free Software Foundation), as no one can tell anyone what to do in this life. Users are free to use whatever they want, whenever they want. So, if they want to try Windows 10 they can do that, until they find out by themselves that it is not worthy of their attention.

Moving to a GNU/Linux operating system could be the perfect solution for many people, especially because it offers open-source software, giving users the freedom they need to modify that software and adjust it to their needs, but that might not be for everyone and that's the truth.

"The Free Software Foundation urges everyone to reject Windows 10 and join us in the world of free software. Like all proprietary software, Windows 10 puts those that use it under the thumb of its owner. Free software like the GNU/Linux operating system treats users as equals and gives them control over their digital lives," reads the statement.

Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, BSD, Solaris: the choice is yours!

In the statement, the Free Software Foundation accuses Microsoft of using "draconian laws" to keep users away from the core of the Windows operating system, stating that "Because it is fundamentally insecure and scoffs at privacy, Windows is an open window onto you."

Computer users around the world are instructed by the Free Software Foundation to use a GNU/Linux operating system and not upgrade to Windows 10. Softpedia hosts over 2.000 Linux distributions, so if you decide to give Linux a try, we recommend visiting our dedicated, up-to-date section.

If not, you are free to use whatever computer operating system you want, including Mac OS X, BSD, Solaris, Windows, etc. Remember, the choice is always yours. How you decide what to do when to do it is up to you!