Today Microsoft releases its first major new version of Windows in more than six years, tagging this version of its flagship operating system with the number 11. The question is on the minds of millions: Windows 10? Or Windows 11? Well, why not GNU/Linux instead! The chance to move from Windows to Linux has intrigued computer users since Linux was launched in 1991. PCMag UK offers a nice introduction on how to switch. Here I present 11 reasons to switch to Linux now. 1.