"10 Good Reasons to Use Linux"

Since its introduction in 1991, Linux has grown to become a much 
appreciated operating system capable of solving daily tasks for users in 
many areas. Here are several reasons why Linux may be right for you"

1. Open Source
All source code is freely accessible; there are no secrets, no proprietary 
ties, no license fees.

2. Fast
Linux is fast, and will run on lesser hardware than many other modern 
operating systems. Your old 486 can do something useful again with Linux.

3. Stable
Linux is stable. It normally doesn't crash. A Linux server can be up for 
hundreds of days.

4. Transparent
With Linux, you can always find out what the system is doing, and why. All 
configuration files are in plain text. Linux will do what you ask it for, 
no more, no less. It doesn't do magic stuff behind your back.

5. In rapid development
Linux develops from day to day. Often you can get bugfixes within a few 
days from when the bug was reported. You can, however, also choose to run 
a stable version and only upgrade when security problems are found, or 
when a major release takes place.

6. Many programs
There is a great amount of software available for Linux, for free download 
on the Internet. Furthermore a wide variety of commercial software is 
available if your needs aren't satisifed by the free software.

7. True Multi-Tasking
Linux provides the ability to run more than one program at the same time. 
Linux also supports multiple processors as standard.

8. Born on the Internet
Linux has been network enabled since the very beginning. Networking and 
Internet tools are built into the system. Linux is the leading operating 
system for Internet servers.

9. X-Window System
Linux comes with an excellent window system called X, as well as several 
Window Managers where you can set up your preferred look & feel, virtual 
desktops, window behaviour etc.

10. From super computer to handheld
Linux can be used on a wide range of computers, for a wide range of 
purposes. It can be used as a webserver or file server, a firewall, a 
desktop computer, in a cluster of PC's making a super computer for 
scientific calculations. It can run on Sun Sparc, MIPS and Alpha 
processors, PowerPC, handhelds and much more. Linux has even been ported 
to a wrist watch! " Including on the Xbox and the MiniMac.

And, its free! The Linux Operating System (kernel) and all Applications 
are protected by the GNU Public License and are free...forever!

Source:  http://linuxlab.dk/ten-reasons