Why do people switch to Linux? For me, it was boredom and the fact that it just gets so old using the same thing everyday. But others may have a different take on it. Take a look…

During the last month, we conducted a survey of readers who use Linux. We asked them why they switched to Linux and received a plethora of answers. Surprisingly, anti-Microsoft sentiment had less to do with the choice than one might imagine.

Could the pundits have it all wrong? Is it possible that Linux stands on its own merits? Most Linux users would yes. Use of Linux does not represent a rebellion against Microsoft and Linux stands on its own as a user preference.

In this article, we will look at excerpts from the survey and see why people have adopted Linux. You might find the reasons interesting, maybe fascinating and probably not what you thought.

First, let’s clear the air about this so-called anti-Microsoft sentiment. [Read the rest]