I have started using Linux recently and have been enjoying the open-source nature of it. I was browsing a website called [distrowatch.com](http://distrowatch.com) that has hundreds of Linux distros. All of them are free to use (ubuntu, debian, Kali, Quebes, Tails, etc.) How are they maintained if it doesn’t cost anything to download and install them?
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Great question! Linux distros are maintained by a mix of volunteers and companies. Many developers work on these projects because they love coding and want to contribute to the community. Some distros, like Ubuntu, have companies behind them that offer support and services, which helps with funding. Also, donations from users and sponsorships play a big role in keeping things running. It’s pretty amazing how passionate people are about open-source software!
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