Why is it valuable to use Linux and free and open applications?
Last year, we offered two great publications. a first call Why is it valuable to learn Linux if we like computing? where we exhibited some important reasons addressed to those who are studying and training as IT professionals, but only use Windows or macOS, and tend to resist the change towards GNU / Linux, and else free and open technologies For different reasons.
Whereas, in the second post called Why is it valuable to install Linux on our computers?, we focus on some important reasons to be considered by any kind of person to prefer the installation of a Free and open operating system of the GNU/Linux type on their computers and mobiles. Being, the first reason put forward, that in the personal sphere offers clear benefits, in terms of greater freedom, privacy and computer security. And precisely, to expand a little more the arguments in favor of this reason today, we will delve a little deeper into why it is “valuable to use Linux”.
Why is it valuable to install Linux on our computers?
And, before starting this post about the important reasons What do they do “valuable to use Linux”We recommend that you then explore related contents following:
Is it worth using Linux? Against Surveillance Capitalism!!
Reasons why it is valuable to use Linux against Surveillance Capitalism
It is no secret to anyone, beyond any conspiracy theory, possible or not, credible or not, the borders between Governments and technology companies with a global reach they constantly get smaller and it is difficult to distinguish.
In addition, many times you are last, they have shown up to have more power than any small government in the world and they even manage rival in influence and power in the management of the masses with large governments. Not to mention, it's also a made public and notorious, its constants own abuses and mistakes, and third party hacks in handling the personal data of its users, that is, we, the citizens of the world.
However, many of these global tech giants, in recent years, have chosen to support increasingly, directly or indirectly, the development of free and open operating systems as GNU / Linux y Free Software and Open Source applications to achieve a facelift before its users and citizens in general, in terms of trust and transparency in its operations and services.
Alternatives to mitigate and avoid surveillance capitalism
For this reason, and along the same lines, if anyone considers himself a world citizen concerned about this issue privacy, anonymity and computer security, which is often called by the name of "Surveillance Capitalism", and you want to start to know viable, free and open alternatives, to those known worldwide by these technological giants, we recommend an ideal first step for it, through this useful free and open document called: Manual of self-defense in the era of forced digitization or Resistance to surveillance capitalism.
Meanwhile in future publications We will go much deeper into each of these viable, free and open alternatives.
Summary
So far, our motivational publication on what “valuable to use linux”. In addition, we are sure that many will positively value the recommended attachment, which includes fabulous suggestions and alternatives about. However, does anyone know of any other useful recommendations (application, action, document or website) in this regard, it will be a pleasure to hear from you. through the comments.
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