Is 2026 the Year for Linux?
Every few years, someone asks if this is finally “the year of Linux.” Usually, the answer is no. But 2026…
Every few years, someone asks if this is finally “the year of Linux.” Usually, the answer is no. But 2026…
Choosing tools that support open file formats is less about ideology and more about leverage. When your data can be opened, exported, and reused without a paid license, exit costs stay low even if you never leave. Open formats and interoperable systems quietly protect your work from price hikes, policy changes, and vendor lock-in, ensuring that your data remains usable long after any subscription ends.
Switching operating systems used to feel like a trade. You gained something new, but you lost a familiar tool, a…