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Originally Posted by john70t View Post
It's a game of chess.
The consumer seems to be the enemy now.
You might not even be able to purchase a complete matching computer hardware system, and switch to Linux.
All that new hardware you just bought has a kill switch built in.

Microsoft tightens Windows 10's Secure Boot screws: Where does that leave Linux? | PCWorld
If that happens, you’ll only be able to boot Microsoft-approved operating systems on these locked-down PCs.

Can we say "vertical trust" anyone?
Download Mint iso and burn to DVD or make a USB drive from it, give it a whirl. Or if you are buying, how about a super small form factor fanless box with a 5 year warranty with Mint preinstalled for $300-600?

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