你为什么使用 Linux 和开源软件？
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在网站问答区发布时我曾经提到过，尽管我一般会回答来自用户问题，但偶尔我也会反过来问读者一些问题。我并没有在问答区第一期文章这样做，看起来有点姗姗来迟。我最近在 LinuxQuestions.org 上提问了两个相关的问题，收到了很多回复。让我们看看我们的用户对同样的问题和 LinuxQuestions.org 的回答的对比。


### 你为什么使用 Linux？


我向 LinuxQuestions.org 社区提问的第一个问题是：**[你们使用 Linux 的原因是什么？](http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-general-1/what-are-the-reasons-you-use-linux-4175600842/)**


#### 回答集锦


*oldwierdal*：我用 Linux 是因为它运行快速、安全、可靠。在全世界的贡献者的参与下，Linux 或许已经成为当前我们能用到的最先进和最具创新的软件。Linux 的用户体验就像红丝绒蛋糕上的糖衣一样令人回味无穷；此外，Linux 是免费的。


*Timothy Miller*：我最开始使用 Linux 是因为它免费的，而且那时候我的经济条件无法承受购买新的 Windows 系统正版授权的费用。


*ondoho* ：因为它是一个拥有全球性社区为之努力、独立的草根操作系统。因为它在各方面都是自由的。因为它有足够多的理由让我们信任它。


*joham34*：稳定、免费、安全，能够运行在低配置的电脑上，提供良好技术支持的社区，感染病毒的几率更小。


*Ook*：我用 Linux 是因为它可以完成工作，对我来说 Windows 系统在某些事上从来都不能做好。我不得不浪费时间和金钱让 Windows 继续正常运行下去。


*rhamel*：我非常担心个人隐私泄露在网上。我意识到我不得不在隐私和便利性之间做出妥协。我可能是在骗自己但我确实认为 Linux 至少在某种程度上给了我一定的隐私权。


*educateme*：我使用 Linux 因为它的开放、好学、热情乐于助人的社区。而且，它是免费的。


*colinetsegers*：我为什么用 Linux？原因不止一个。简单的说有以下几点：


1. 自由分享知识的理念。
2. 浏览网页的时候有安全感。
3. 大量免费、有用的软件。


*bamunds*：因为我热爱自由。


*cecilskinner1989*：我用 Linux 的两个原因：稳定性和隐私。


### 你为什么使用开源软件？


第二个问题相对更加宽泛：**[你为什么使用开源软件？](http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-general-1/what-are-the-reasons-you-use-open-source-software-4175600843/)**你会注意到尽管有些回复是有重复的部分，但用户的回答大体上的语气是不同的，有些用户的回答得到很多人的赞同和支持，也有不少用户的回答不怎么被其他人认同。


#### 回答集锦


*robert leleu*：温馨、合作的氛围是我沉溺于开源的主要原因。


*cjturner*：对于应用而言，开源正好反映了帕累托法则；不做二次开发的话，一个软件包最终可能只能满足你的 80% 的需求，而你需要自己解决剩下的 20%。开源给了你一个途径，通过社区来解决这种问题，你可以自己努力实现（如果你有相关的技能）或者花钱有偿请人实现你的需求。


*Timothy Miller*：我喜欢这种体验，我能够自己检查源代码来确定我所选择的软件是安全的。


*teckk*：没有繁琐的许可要求或者数字版权管理（DRM），而且每个人都可以获得它。


*rokytnji* ：像零花钱，摩托车部件，孙辈的生日礼物那样令人愉悦。


*timl*：没有自由软件避免隐私的泄露是不可能。


*hazel*：我喜欢自由软件的哲学，但如果 Linux 是一个糟糕的操作系统我也会理性的不去使用它。我使用 Linux 是因为我热爱 Linux，而且你也能免费获得它就像免费的啤酒一样。事实上它也如言论自由一般自由不受拘束，使用开源软件让我感觉很舒服。但是如果我发现我的计算机有一个硬件需要专有固件的配合才能发挥功能，我也会使用专有固件。


*lm8*：我使用开源软件是因为我不必担心由于开发公司的破产或者决定停止维护它而导致它可能会变得过时或者被废弃。我能够自己来完成后续的更新、维护。如果我想让软件能够做我想的任何事情，我也可以进一步定制它，但是如果有更多的特性，那就更好了。我也喜欢开源，因为开源我才能够和朋友、同事们分享我喜欢的程序。


*donguitar*：因为它能够让我学到很多，也让我让别人学到了很多。


### 该你回答了


所以，***你*** 使用 Linux 的原因是什么？ ***你*** 使用开源软件的原因是什么？请在评论区告诉我们。


#### 最后的补充


最后，在以后的文章里你想看到什么问题的回答？是社区的建立和维护的相关问题，还是你想知道如何对一个开源项目作出贡献，还是更有技术性的问题 — 向我们提交你对 Linux 和 开源的问题。


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作者简介：


Jeremy Garcia - Jeremy Garcia 是 LinuxQuestions.org 的创立者同时也是一位热情中不乏现实主义的开源倡导者。你可以在 Twitter 上关注 Jeremy：@linuxquestions




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作者：[Jeremy Garcia](https://opensource.com/users/jeremy-garcia) 译者：[WangYueScream](https://github.com/WangYueScream) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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OK
As I mentioned when [The Queue](https://opensource.com/tags/queue-column) launched, although typically I will answer questions from readers, sometimes I'll switch that around and ask readers a question. I haven't done so since that initial column, so it's overdue. I recently asked two related questions at LinuxQuestions.org and the response was overwhelming. Let's see how the Opensource.com community answers both questions, and how those responses compare and contrast to those on LQ.

## Why do you use Linux?

The first question I asked the LinuxQuestions.org community is: [What are the reasons you use Linux?](http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-general-1/what-are-the-reasons-you-use-linux-4175600842/)

### Answer highlights

*oldwierdal*: I use Linux because it is fast, safe, and reliable. With contributors from all over the world, it has become, perhaps, the most advanced and innovative software available. And, here is the icing on the red-velvet cake; It is free!

*Timothy Miller*: I started using it because it was free as in beer and I was poor so couldn't afford to keep buying new Windows licenses.

*ondoho*: Because it's a global community effort, self-governed grassroot operating system. Because it's free in every sense. Because there's good reason to trust in it.

*joham34*: Stable, free, safe, runs in low specs PCs, nice support community, little to no danger for viruses.

*Ook*: I use Linux because it just works, something Windows never did well for me. I don't have to waste time and money getting it going and keeping it going.

*rhamel*: I am very concerned about the loss of privacy as a whole on the internet. I recognize that compromises have to be made between privacy and convenience. I may be fooling myself but I think Linux gives me at least the possibility of some measure of privacy.

*educateme*: I use Linux because of the open-minded, learning-hungry, passionately helpful community. And, it's free.

*colinetsegers*: Why I use Linux? There's not only one reason. In short I would say:

- The philosophy of free shared knowledge.
- Feeling safe while surfing the web.
- Lots of free and useful software.

*bamunds*: Because I love freedom.

*cecilskinner1989*: I use linux for two reasons: stability and privacy.

## Why do you use open source software?

The second questions is, more broadly: ** What are the reasons you use open source software?** You'll notice that, although there is a fair amount of overlap here, the general tone is different, with some sentiments receiving more emphasis, and others less.

### Answer highlights

*robert leleu*: Warm and cooperative atmosphere is the main reason of my addiction to open source.

*cjturner*: Open Source is an answer to the Pareto Principle as applied to Applications; OOTB, a software package ends up meeting 80% of your requirements, and you have to get the other 20% done. Open Source gives you a mechanism and a community to share this burden, putting your own effort (if you have the skills) or money into your high-priority requirements.

*Timothy Miller*: I like the knowledge that I *can* examine the source code to verify that the software is secure if I so choose.

*teckk*: There are no burdensome licensing requirements or DRM and it's available to everyone.

*rokytnji*: Beer money. Motorcycle parts. Grandkids birthday presents.

*timl*: Privacy is impossible without free software

*hazel*: I like the philosophy of free software, but I wouldn't use it just for philosophical reasons if Linux was a bad OS. I use Linux because I love Linux, and because you can get it for free as in free beer. The fact that it's also free as in free speech is a bonus, because it makes me feel good about using it. But if I find that a piece of hardware on my machine needs proprietary firmware, I'll use proprietary firmware.

*lm8*: I use open source software because I don't have to worry about it going obsolete when a company goes out of business or decides to stop supporting it. I can continue to update and maintain the software myself. I can also customize it if the software does almost everything I want, but it would be nice to have a few more features. I also like open source because I can share my favorite programs with friend and coworkers.

*donguitar*: Because it empowers me and enables me to empower others.

## Your turn

So, what are the reasons * you* use Linux? What are the reasons

*use open source software? Let us know in the comments.*

**you**### Fill The Queue

Lastly, what questions would you like to see answered in a future article? From questions on building and maintaining communities, to what you'd like to know about contributing to an open source project, to questions more technical in nature—[submit your Linux and open source questions](https://opensource.com/thequeue-submit-question).

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