The operating system is the soul of the machine. Yet, for the vast majority of users, it remains a proprietary black box—software that is “rented” rather than truly owned.
On March 10, 2023, I joined the “Talento en TI” initiative at the Autonomous University of Chiapas (UNACH) for a virtual session with a clear, ambitious title: “GNU/Linux Para Todos” (GNU/Linux for Everyone).
The Mission: Breaking the Stigma.
For decades, Linux has been marketed—or rather, misunderstood—as a system exclusively for servers, hackers, and engineers. My goal was to challenge that narrative.
The Desktop for the Rest of Us
We moved beyond the terminal and explored the modern state of the Linux desktop. The conversation centered on accessibility, stability, and the freedom of choice.
We discussed how modern distributions have evolved to become intuitive, beautiful, and ready for daily use by students, creatives, and professionals alike. It is no longer about compiling code to get Wi-Fi working; it is about reclaiming control over your digital environment.
Digital Sovereignty
Why does this matter? Because using GNU/Linux is an act of digital sovereignty.
Teaching students that they have an alternative—that they don’t have to be locked into an ecosystem that harvests their data or forces unwanted updates—is empowering.
“Linux for Everyone” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a reality we are building. It is the realization that powerful, secure, and free technology belongs to anyone willing to explore it.