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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

why would anyone go through the trouble of installing and configuring a Linux box?

It doesn't cost any money and it doesn't spy on you. It tends to be "lighter" than Windows, so it generally runs better on older hardware. It is easier to tweak and customize.