Author returns to Linux after year-long break

A writer who paused using Linux for a year shares what prompted their return. They highlight choosing freedom as a key factor in the decision.

In an article published on HowToGeek, the author recounts stopping their use of Linux for one year before resuming it. The piece, dated December 14, 2025, focuses on the personal choice involved, stating 'I gave myself a choice, and I chose freedom.' This return underscores the appeal of Linux's open-source nature, though specific details on the hiatus or exact triggers for comeback are not elaborated. The narrative presents the operating system as offering liberating options compared to alternatives.

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