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As I said, Linux continues to evolve, and become more user friendly. By the time 2020 rolls around, people opposed to Microsoft's current model will have any number of easy alternatives to Windows 7. Several Ubuntu versions, Mint, Zorin, Fedora, Elementary, Solus and others will be good choices. People currently afraid of Linux will find it has gotten much easier to deal with, and they will feel empowered as they take back control of their computers. Their chosen Linux version will continue to grow, keeping pace with the changes in hardware. There will never be a need to go through what Microsoft has forced us to go through all these years: the agonizing decision whether to upgrade or not. The upgrades will be free and painless. If they want, they can contribute, either financially or to the operating system itself if they can code. No, Linux will probably not threaten MS's existence (they make their money in the cloud now), but it will be the perfect solution for disgruntled Windows refugees. All I'm saying is, why not start now? It's a ton of fun. Really.