• You don't have to "activate" Linux.
• There are no onerous EULAs in Linux.
• You can copy linux onto multiple computers.
• And give away copies of it to your friends.
• Legally.
• For free.
• Productivity applications for Linux are free.
• You can look at the source code to learn how Linux works.
• You can give away the source code to Linux.
• Legally.
• You can read your email in Linux.
• Safely and securely.
• You don't need a virus checker under Linux.
• File formats are not proprietary lock-ins
• Linux is very, very, very stable.
• The Linux community has not broken any monopoly laws.
• The Linux community has not played dirty tricks on competitors.
• Linux runs well on older iron.
• Linux runs on any iron, PPC, Itanium, Intel, Armstrong etc
• Remote terminal software is available for free.
• Linux developers are more responsive to bug reports.
• You can write your own programs using free developer tools.
• Linux licenses are perpetual and don't require a subscription agreement.
• The BSA does not care if you copy Linux.
• There are no DRM issues with Linux
• There is no spyware built into Linux
• Linux licenses are free.
• Did I say Linux was free?