I started using Linux instead of Windows 11 because I wanted more control over what programs are running on my system.  As someone who is actively pursuing a career in Information Technology, I quickly realized that Linux is incredibly lightweight and will run on nearly every system, but it is a very powerful learning tool. It forces me to understand how an operating system works under the hood, and instead of a operating system controlling how each file and software works,  I am the one who controls the file system and the networking of each software. 

I believe that Windows is great for playing video games and for general usage, however I am able to better utilize my computer with Linux installed because it preforms better in certain tasks, those being productivity, scripting, and setting up servers. Linux gives me a lot of flexibility to create the enviroment that I want to work in, and it allows me to troubleshoot any issues that I run into via terminal instead of relying on the inconsistant user-interface Microsoft offers on their Windows enviroment. I also like the fact that Linux is open-source and is driven by the community for the community. This allows me to always learn new software that comes out and I have the freedom to modify programs.