Poll: Why did you start using open source? | Linux Today

Poll: Why did you start using open source?

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Opensource.com
Feb 17, 2015

When it comes to getting involved with open source, everyone has their own story. As our Beginners to Open Source series gets into full swing, we want you to share yours.

Why did you decide to start using open source software? Was it a new job? The “free” factor? Or did you just think supporting open source is the right thing to do?

Let us know!

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Opensource.com

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