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Enjoy using your computer easily, securely and for less money. You can achieve this goal with free, open-source software (FOSS), like Linux. Anyone can learn to use FOSS and Linux. Feel free to contact me at LinuxForTheLayman@gmail.com. Questions and constructive feedback are always welcome. Here's to your joy with computing!