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<p dir="auto">MacOS has the same issue (but even worse, they fully control the hardware too, so can take measures to even do things like make migration more difficult).</p>
<p dir="auto">Linux is controlled by many vendors. If one hikes prices, you can switch to another and continue using your software</p>
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