Here are four reasons why Linux will be the most attractive choice going into 2027. Increasing hardware prices are squeezing peopleMicrosoft requires modern hardware, but Linux doesn'tSarah Chaney / Review GeekCredit: Cianna Garrison / How-To GeekCredit: Cianna Garrison / How-To GeekCredit: Justin Duino / How-To GeekCredit: Justin Duino / How-To GeekClose Sarah Chaney / Review GeekCredit: Cianna Garrison / How-To GeekCredit: Cianna Garrison / How-To GeekCredit: Justin Duino / How-To GeekCredit: Justin Duino / How-To GeekAI hyperscalers have bought up as much compute as possible since the data center buildout that began in late 2022. Linux is fundamentally about "free" software, and to abide by such restrictions goes against its very nature. Going into 2027, I can see Linux being a bastion of freedom against the increasing corporate and government control over our personal lives. I'm tired of the constant battle against intrusive corporations and their data-hungry software, and Linux makes my life so much easier.