Ubuntu 7.04 running here. I have 6.06 running on a server.
Free as in Freedom is about much more than just being able to modify the source code. The idea is having the freedom to use the software however you want. It's about not having artificial barriers in place. It's about knowing that someone isn't hiding something nasty in your software.
I have only very rarely gone in and changed the source code of a piece of software, but that's not the point. When you run software from Microsoft you're putting your complete trust in a company that has shown time and time again that they cannot e trusted. They have complete control over your computer, and they can do whatever you want. Suspected of piracy? Disable access! Send usage information to headquarters!
You're more than welcome to give away your freedom for the sake of a bit of convenience, but I'll pass on that. Once you've gotten used to Linux you'll find it's not worse than Windows, only different.
Oh and Nvidia cards are an absolute breeze to set up on Ubuntu 7.06. Literally 3 clicks and you're done.
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