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Is Proprietary Software Holding Linux Back?

When it comes to the software I use on Linux, I’m very purpose driven in my application choices. In almost every situation, I’ll use the best software for the task at hand. And as a result, sometimes this means using proprietary software on my Linux PCs.

In this article, I’ll take a hard look at how proprietary software affects Linux adoption for desktop users and whether it’s a good thing for existing users.

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