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> I'd love to see an alternative world where everything has an equivalent open-source software that people can switch to

Keep in mind that software doesn't need to be open source to run on Linux. Developers can still support the Linux ecosystem by creating/porting proprietary software for Linux, and users will consider it when they choose an OS.

Examples of proprietary Linux software that is used professionally:

- DaVinci Resolve (video editing suite): https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

- Bitwig Studio (digital audio workstation): https://www.bitwig.com/overview/

- JetBrains Rider (IDE for .NET): https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/




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