[hulitu]

Then i should not use a linux system because it contains code from NSA, Google, Facebook, Apple or even Microsoft. That's not a reason not to use a system. The US was more than happy to use things created by german war criminals ( V2).

[selfhoster11]

> That's not a reason not to use a system.

If you care about those things very deeply, then perhaps that is exactly the right thing to do. Lots of people don't do things because of ideological or personal beliefs, even if it limits their options.

[blablabla123]

Many people use the BSDs for their transparency and despite Linux catching up in many areas, BSDs (which are arguably more political) have a rock solid reputation. (Maybe that's why all of Apple's flagship products are based on BSD - never heard of them using Linux though) IMHO people forget that software development is of course about the tech but really half of the work is about people, both in Opensource and Commercial developments. Large orgs think twice before they use a (perhaps free) software with bad reputation