10 Free Operating Systems You Maybe Never Realized Existed

Chances are, your computer came with Windows or macOS. These operating systems may seem free, but they’re not. Manufacturers have to pay Microsoft a license to ship with Windows, and you need to buy a copy if you want to install Windows yourself. macOS updates are free, but they’re only available to people who have purchased Macs. The cost is hidden in the price of the computer. There are many operating systems that actually are free. Most of them are pretty unknown. The most popular is Linux, and if you’re a regular around these parts, that name is hardly unfamiliar. But keep...

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