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Best Practice Guide: 7 Good Reasons to Switch to Linux

Why now is the right time to switch to Linux

Key benefits for businesses

Since October 2025, Windows 10 support for businesses has only been available through costly Extended Security Updates (ESU). At the same time, Windows 11 requires new hardware – while license costs continue to rise and concerns around data privacy with US-based providers remain. Linux offers a mature, secure, and more cost-effective alternative. Three figures that highlight the challenge:

  • 72.6% of Fortune 500 companies

    run mission-critical workloads on Linux, and 74% report cost savings of 25–40% after switching.

  • 96% of organizations increased or maintained their open-source use

    in 2025 — security, compliance, and geopolitical risk are now bigger drivers than cost alone.

  • Only 45.7% of US Windows PCs still ran Windows 10 in 2025

    — while desktop Linux crossed 5% in the US for the first time.

What’s inside the Best Practice Guide:

◻️ Reduce licensing costs & extend the life of existing hardware

◻️ Improve IT security

◻️ Increase stability

◻️ Avoid vendor lock-in and strengthen digital sovereignty

Take the opportunity to learn how you can successfully address these challenges with baramundi’s expertise.

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Frequently asked questions about introducing Linux

Linux has been valued for decades for its flexibility, performance, and security, and modern user interfaces have made it increasingly user-friendly. Low or no licensing costs also make Linux an attractive option for businesses.

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