Why People Are Moving to Linux for Privacy in 2026

Indexed: 2026-05-22

[00:00:00]Have you noticed how computers do not really feel like they are just computers anymore? You buy a laptop, you turn it on, and before you can even use the thing, it wants an account. It wants cloud sync. It wants telemetry. It wants permissions. It wants to connect your files, your browser, your photos, your documents, your search, your settings, and now even AI features into one big connected ecosystem. And for a lot of people, that is where the frustration starts because at some point people are asking a simple question. Do I actually own this computer or am I just renting permission to use it? Now, let me be clear right up front. This is not a Windows users or dumb video. [music] Not at all. Most people use whatever came on their computer and that is normal.

[00:00:46]Windows is everywhere. Mac OS is everywhere. A lot of people just need something that works so they can get through school, work, [music] business, family life, content creation, or whatever they have going on. In 2026, more people are starting to ask different questions. They are asking, "Why do I need an online account just to set up my own machine? Why is my operating system collecting data that I don't fully understand? Why does every piece of software feel like a subscription now? Why are AI features being pushed into everything even when I did not ask for [music] them? And most importantly, is there another way? That is where Linux enters the conversation.

[00:01:26]Linux is not magic. Linux is not going to make you invisible online. Linux is not going to fix bad security habits.

[00:01:34]And Linux is not perfect. But Linux does give you something that a lot of people are craving right now, and that's control, transparency, and options. And that is what this video is really about.

[00:01:45]Not just privacy, not just security, not just switching operating systems. This video is about digital independence. And by digital independence, I mean learning how to stop being completely dependent on one company, one cloud, one account, one app store, one subscription model, and one ecosystem to control your entire digital life. So, in this video, we're going to talk about why more people are moving to Linux for privacy in 2026, what Linux actually helps with and what it does not help with, and how you can start small without trying to replace your entire digital life in one weekend.

[00:02:22]And [music] real quick, if this kind of practical Linux and open source content helps you, go on, hit that like button, subscribe, and let me know in the comments what part of your digital life you are trying to take back first.

[00:02:34]Because on my channel, we are not just learning commands. We are learning options. So let's get into it. [music] Now for years, most people did not think too much about the operating system on their computer. You bought a machine, it came with Windows or Mac OS. You logged in, installed your apps, and went about your business. But over time, the operating system changed to something connected to an entire ecosystem. Your account became the center of everything.

[00:03:04]Your files moved to cloud storage. Your browser started syncing everything. Your office apps became subscription services. Your photos moved to someone else's server. Your passwords also move to an online password manager.

[00:03:19]Basically, your device settings became tied to a company account. And now AI features are being integrated directly into operating systems, browsers, and productivity suites and search. [music] Microsoft says Windows diagnostic data is used to keep Windows secure as well as troubleshoot problems and improve products. Microsoft also documents that optional diagnostics data can include app activity, browser related information in Microsoft browsers, device health, setup and performance information. And that tailored experience can use diagnostic data for personalized tips, ads, and recommendations. That does not automatically mean something evil is happening, but it does mean regular people are being asked to trust systems they do not fully understand. And that right there is the problem. Because privacy is not just about hiding something. Privacy is about those boundaries. Privacy is about consent.

[00:04:18]Privacy is about knowing what is being collected, why it's being collected, how long it is kept, who can access it, and whether you can realistically say no.

[00:04:28]And this is where a lot of people start feeling uncomfortable. Not because they are doing anything wrong, but because the computer feels less like a tool and more like a managed service. Think about that for a second. When did software stop feeling like something you use and start feeling like something you constantly have to negotiate with? You open a system and it wants you to log in. You open a browser and it wants you to sync. You open the office app and it wants a subscription. You save a file and it wants to go to the cloud. You search the sort menu and it wants web results. You right click something and there's an AI assistant waiting. At some point, people start saying, "Man, I just want my computer to be my computer." And that is one of the biggest reasons Linux is getting more attention. Not because everyone suddenly became a kernel developer, not because everyone wants to live in the terminal, but because people want a machine that feels more like it belongs to them. What's up y'all? If you've been watching my channel for a minute, you already know I stay talking about Linux. [music] And if you're looking for a solid, reliable enterprise Linux distro, let me put you on to Rocky Linux. This is the go-to replacement [music] for SOS. And it's built for the community by the community.

[00:05:42]It's got everything you need for a [music] stable and secure Linux experience, whether you're running servers, home labs, or enterprise workloads. And the best part, it's backed by CIQ, [music] making sure it stays rock solid for the long haul. So, if you're [music] tired of these companies pulling a plug on your favorite dros, Rocky Linux is where you need to be. And I've covered Rocky Linux before, [music] and trust me, it's worth checking out. So, head over to rocky linux.org to learn more and get started. Keep it techy. Peace. Now, why does this matter? Because the privacy conversation is usually framed [music] in a way that turns people off. Some people hear privacy and immediately think, well, I have nothing to hide. But that misses the point. Privacy is not about hiding. [music] Privacy is about the control. You close your blinds at night, not because you are doing something wrong, but because everyone does not need access to your living room. You put locks on your front door not because you're hiding something illegal, but because access should be controlled, right? You also do not give random people your bank statement, your family photos, your medical history, or your tax documents or passwords just because you have nothing to hide. So why do we treat digital life differently?

[00:06:57]Now here's the thoughtprovoking part. If your photos, documents, passwords, memories, notes, contents, contacts, calendars, and work files all live in someone else's ecosystem, what happens when the rules change? What happens when the price goes up? What happens when the account gets locked? What happens when the company changes the terms of service? What happens when a feature you depend on gets removed? What happens when your data is used to train or improve systems you never really agree [music] to? What happens when a free service becomes the doorway into a paid subscription? And what happens when the operating system itself becomes the funnel? That is why I say Linux matters because Linux gives people an alternative path. It says you can run a computer without trying everything on one corporate account. You can install software from trusted repositories. You can choose your desktop environment. You could choose your browser. You can choose whether you want cloud sync or local storage. [music] You can decide whether you want to self-host certain services. You can build skills that transfer into IT, cyber security, devops, cloud engineering, home labbing, and server administration. And the beautiful thing is you do not have to do all this overnight. You can start small. And you guys know that is the keep it take away.

[00:08:16]One command at a time, one system at a time, one skill at a time. Now before we go any further, we need to separate three words people often mix together.

[00:08:25]And that's privacy, security, and control. Privacy is about limiting unnecessary access to your data.

[00:08:30]Security is about protecting your system from unauthorized access, malware, exploitation, and compromise. Control is about your ability to decide how your system behaves. Linux can help you with all three, but they are not the same thing. A Linux machine can be private but insecure if you never update it. A Linux server can be secure, but not private if you expose everything to the internet with bad logging or weak access control. And a Windows or Mac OS machine can be secure in many ways while still giving the user less control over telemetry, cloud integration, accounts, or the defaults. So when people move to Linux for privacy, what they are often really saying is, I want more control over my machine. And that's a very fair feeling. One of the biggest frustrations people have is account pressure. On many modern systems, you are pushed towards signing into an online account during setup. Microsoft has continued to tighten Windows 11 setup behavior around Microsoft account signup in recent insider bills, including removing some known local account bypass methods from setup flows. Now, from a company perspective, they will say this gives you sync, recovery, security features, app store access, cloud backup, and convenience. And to be fair, some people like that. But here's the issue. A lot of users do not feel like they are being offered a choice. They feel like they're being pushed into an ecosystem. On Linux, local accounts are normal. You install a system, you create a user, you set a password, and use your computer.

[00:10:05]No central account required, no cloud account required, no subscription required just to use the desktop.

[00:10:12][music] Now, can you connect Linux to online services? Absolutely. You can connect cloud storage, email, calendars, password managers, GitHub, NexCloud, and all kinds of services. But the key difference is Linux lets you start from local control first, then you choose what you add to your system. That is a very different mindset. Now, another example is software installation. On Windows, a lot of users still search the web, download some [music] random installer, click through prompts, dodge a bunch of bundles that they offer, and hope they got the right files from the right website. On Linux, most software can be installed from package repositories, software centers, flatp pack, snap app images or official project packages. [music] For example, on Ubuntu or Linux Mint, you might want to install VC. You will use the app update command as well as the pseudo app to install VC. On Fedora, you might use pseudo dnf install VC. On orch based systems, you might use pseudo Pac-Man- S and the package name is DLC just the same. Now, that does not mean every Linux package is perfect. You still need to understand where your software comes from, but the general model is powerful.

[00:11:29]The operating system has a trust software pipeline. Updates come through the package manager. You do not have to hunt random websites for every little utility. And that matters for both privacy and security because a big part of protecting yourself is reducing random downloads from random places.

[00:11:48][music] Now, no matter what operating system you use, you should check privacy settings on Windows. Look at diagnostics and feedback, activity history, advertising ID, app permissions, location, camera, microphone, and background apps. on Linux. Look at online accounts, location services, crash reports, search integration, browser telemetry, and app permissions if you use flatpack. And yes, Linux can have telemetry conversations, too. This is important. I do not want to act like Linux is some perfect world where nobody ever collects anything. Different distributions make different choices.

[00:12:27]For instance, YUbuntu has had telemetry discussions in the past. Fedora has had community discussions around privacy preserving metrics and whether desktop usage data should be collected, including how consent and opt-in should work. The difference is that Linux communities usually debate these things publicly. People can inspect the code.

[00:12:50]People can fork projects if they don't like the direction of the developers.

[00:12:55]Also, people can disable services. And that is the power of open source. It does not guarantee perfection, but it gives the community more room to push back. Now, for most people, the browser is where privacy really happens. You can run the most privacy focused operating system in the world. But if you sign into every tracking platform, use the same browser profile everywhere except every cookie, install extensions, and reuse passwords. Linux will not save you at all. So, browser choice matters.

[00:13:28]Firefox is a strong option for many people because it is open source, customizable, and not controlled by the same company that controls the dominant search and ad ecosystem. Now, one of my favorites is Brave, and it gives you user privacy focused defaults, but it is still Chromiumbased, and some people do not like Brave's business model or past controversies. Now there are other options like Libre Wolf which is a Harden Firefox-based option but beginners may find some websites act differently because of stricter defaults. The point is not to create some browser war. The point is to understand that the browser is one of the biggest privacy decisions you make.

[00:14:10]So if you move to Linux but keep the exact same habits, same login, same extensions and same cloud dependency, do not expect magic to happen. Privacy is a system. Linux is just one layer of it.

[00:14:24]Now, we have to talk about AI because in 2026, privacy conversations are no longer just about ads and telemetry.

[00:14:31]They are also about AI. Microsoft's recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs is designed to save snap is designed to save snapshots of activity so users can search and revisit what they have done on their PC. Microsoft says recall processes content locally, stores it on a device, requires Windows Hello confirmation and gives users control to pause, disable, filter apps and websites and delete snapshots. That is Microsoft side of it. But the reaction from privacy focused users and developers show why people are uncomfortable with this. Some privacyoriented apps and browsers move to block or restrict recall because of concerns around sensitive content being captured in snapshots. And this is where the issue gets bigger than one feature. People are asking who decides what gets captured, who decides what gets indexed or what gets sent to the cloud, who controls the defaults, who understands the settings, and what happens when AI becomes part of the operating system itself. Again, this is not about panic. AI can be useful. I use AI tools. A lot of us use AI tools, but the question is consent and control.

[00:15:46]With Linux, you can choose to use AI tools locally. You can run models on your own hardware. You can use open source tools. You can decide what gets installed and what does not. That does not make Linux automatically private, but it does give you more choice over the stack. And that's what people are reacting to. They are tired of features being added around. [music] They are tired of features being added around them instead of with them. Now, let's make this practical because I don't want this video to just be theory. I want to give you a realistic starter path, not deleting everything and moving into a cabin with no internet. Do not wipe your main computer. Do not get emotional and nuke your setup because you watched one YouTube video. Start with a virtual machine or a live USB. Go on and download a beginner friendly dro like Linux Mint, Zoran OS, YUbuntu, Fedora, Pop OS, MX, Linux, one of those dros I covered on my channel throughout the years that that fits your hardware. For instance, Linux Mint describes itself as designed to work out of the box and comes with many of the apps most people need, which is why it is often suggested for beginners. But create a bootable USB with something like Blender, Etcher, Rufus, or Ventoy. Boot into the live environment. Click around. Open a browser. Check Wi-Fi. Check Bluetooth.

[00:17:10]Check the audio. Check the display scaling. Check if your printer that you have in your house actually works or you can actually print from it. Uh, check your extra monitor. Do not install anything yet. Just make sure you do testing. Just test. The goal is not to become a Linux expert on day one. The goal is to answer one question. Can I see myself using this? Now, once you're comfortable, install Linux on a spare machine. Not your main work machine, not the laptop you need for school tomorrow.

[00:17:40]Use an old desktop, a old ThinkPad, or let's say a cheap mini PC, spare laptop, or a small home lab box. This is where Linux kind of shines. a machine that feels slow or annoyingly under another operating system usable with a lighter Linux desktop, especially with XFCE or Mate Cinnamon, even KDE, Plasma [music] or Gnome. I mean, they all have their different vibes and they all should work perfectly on a older system. But try a few. Do not turn it into like a religion like I have kind of where I'm trying all these different dros all the time, but pick what works for you. The goal is not to impress the comment section. The goal is to build confidence. Now start moving basic tasks like web browsing, email, documents, media playback, coding, SSH, terminal basics, file management, PDFs, screenshots, video calls, you know, do the normal boring stuff [music] because that is where the real switch happens. A lot of people think switching to Linux is about the terminal. [music] No, not really. Switching to Linux is about learning whether your daily workflow can survive. Can you browse the web? [music] Can you check your email? Can you open certain documents? Can you join a meeting or something? Can you edit your files? Can you print? Can you access your network shares? Can you still connect to that Synology NAS that's over there with all the dust on it that's super slow? You know what I'm saying?

[00:19:12]Can you still use your password manager?

[00:19:14]Can you do your actual job? This is the real test. And for a lot of people in 2026, the answer is yes. Not everybody, but more people than ever. Now, this is where your digital independence starts to get real. Do not try to replace every cloud service at once. Go on and replace one, just one. Maybe start with uh [music] a file sync or a sync thing.

[00:19:37]This is great for syncing files between different devices without needing [music] a central cloud provider. Maybe start with private cloud storage. Next Cloud describes itself as an open-source onremise content collaboration platform [music] with files, real-time document editing, video chats, groupware, mobile, desktop, and web access. Maybe start with photos. Image is a self-hosted photo and video management platform that lets you back up, organize, and manage your photos on your own server. I did a video on that not that long ago. Also, maybe start with media. For instance, JellyFin can replace a lot of what people use Plex for, especially if they want a opensource media server. Maybe start with passwords. [music] It's a popular self-hosted compatible server implementation for home lab users. The point [music] is not to self-host everything. The point is to prove to yourself that you have options because once you replace one service, your mindset changes. You stop thinking I have to accept whatever these companies give me and you start thinking what else can I control. That's the mind shift I'm talking about. Next look at the network.

[00:20:47]A lot of privacy does not happen on your desktop. It happens on your network. For instance, a pi hole can block a lot of known and tracked domains at the DNS level. A [music] good DNS provider can reduce exposure to your ISP's default DNS logging. Also, a VPN can help in certain situations, especially on public Wi-Fi or whenever you do not trust the network you are using at the time. But let's keep it honest. A VPN is not a magic invisible cloak. VPN providers can still see traffic metadata. Websites can still track you with cookies, fingerprinting, accounts, and behaviors.

[00:21:26]Your browsers still matters. Your habits, they still matter. I'm telling you, your accounts, they all still matter. So network privacy is a layer, not the whole solution. Also, learn firewall basics on Linux. I've done plenty of videos on this in the past.

[00:21:43]That means learning UFW or firewall D or NF tables or just understanding what ports are open on your that might mean separating IoT devices using VLANs and keeping random smart devices away from your main computers. That's something I do with my VLANs. And this is where Linux and home lab skills connect because once you start learning Linux, you naturally start learning networking, [music] servers, DNS, firewalls, containers, and backups. That is why I always say this stuff is not just about privacy. It is about career building too. Now, this is the most important step. Build slowly.

[00:22:21]Do not try to replace Windows, Google Drive, One Drive, iCloud, Gmail, Google Photos, and everything under the sun.

[00:22:29]Netflix, Microsoft Office, Adobe Dropbox, whatever. That is how you burn out. Start with Linux on a spare machine like I stated. Then move basic task, then replace one cloud service, then add a backup plan, then add Pi Hole, then maybe set up next cloud and maybe image, jellyfin, and a proper nest. Then this is where you can step up and add maybe Proxmox, Docker, uh, and look into a real firewall. One step at a time though, that is how you build those skills. That is also how you avoid frustration and that is how you actually stick with it and don't just delete everything and just go back to Windows.

[00:23:08]Now, we need to talk about the part most people skip. Linux is not magic. And I need to say this clearly because I do not want anyone leaving this video thinking they can install Linux and suddenly become private, secure, anonymous, and unstoppable. That is not the case. That is not how this works because Linux does not make you anonymous. If you log into the same Google account, same Facebook account, same Microsoft account, Amazon, Tik Tok, all that stuff, those platforms still know a lot about you. They may not know as much about your operating system telemetry, but they still know what you do inside their services. So if anonymity is the goal, that is a different conversation that gets into tour threat modeling, compartmentalization, hoarding browsers, operating systems, and avoiding accountbased tracking. Most regular users are not trying to be anonymous. They are just trying to reduce unnecessary data collection and regain control. And that is a reasonable goal. Now, Linux does not protect you from clicking fishing links. Also, it does not protect you from weak passwords. [music] Linux does not protect you from downloading random scripts and running them. So, please do not do that unless you trust the source and understand what you are running because Linux gives you power, but power means responsibility.

[00:24:28]Sounds like Spider-Man. Use a password manager. Use two-factor authentication.

[00:24:32]You know, be careful with browser extensions. Back up your data. Do not expose services to the internet unless you understand what you're doing. Now, not every Linux dro is privacy focused.

[00:24:42]Some dros are designed for beginners.

[00:24:44]Some are designed for enterprises. Some or designed for stability, some are designed for gaming, security researching, anonymity. Uh some are designed for older hardware. So, when somebody says Linux is private, you have to ask which dro are they talking about, which desktop, which browser maybe they're referencing or what app are they talking about? or maybe they're talking about specific settings or services or accounts. Linux gives you the building blocks, but you still need to make choices. Now, hardware support is much better than it used to be, but it's still not perfect. Wi-Fi cords can be annoying. Sometimes Nvidia drivers can still require extra steps on a few dros.

[00:25:26]Fingerprint readers may not work. Some printers are very, very frustrating.

[00:25:32]Certain laptops have weird power management issues. Some specialty hardware may require vendor software that only runs on Windows or Mac OS. So before switching, make sure you test that. That's why I say use a live USB, search your laptop model plus Linux. Uh check forms, check the DRO documentation, and keep your expectations realistic. Linux is powerful, but hardware vendors still matter. Now gaming on Linux is way better than it used to be. You have Steam, Proton, Messa, Vulcan, AMD drivers, and the Steam Deck has pushed Linux gaming forward in a very big way, but it's still not perfect. Some games with anti-che still do not work great with Linux. For instance, some launchers are annoying. Some multiplayer games are unsupported. Some performance differences still exist. So, if your whole life is one specific game, make sure you check the compatibility before switching. Do not assume it will work on your system, but also do not let outdated opinions stop you as well.

[00:26:42]That's why I say test it out. But Linux gaming in 2026 is not the same conversation it was 10 years ago. Now, self-hosting is powerful, but self-hosting also means responsibility.

[00:26:53]If you host Nexcloud, I image vault warden or anything else, you need updates. You need backups. You need security. You need to understand what is exposed to the internet. You need to understand reverse proxies, SSL, DNS, firewall rules, and authentication. And most importantly, you need a backup plan because if you self-host your photos and that one hard drive dies, congratulations, you played yourself.

[00:27:19]Nah, but seriously, you just became your own cloud provider and fired yourself on the same day. So, self-hosting is not about being cheap or avoiding every company. It is about control, but control includes maintenance. Now, let's make this real for different types of people. If you are a family, maybe privacy starts with photos. Family photos are not just files. They are your memories. you know, kids growing up, birthdays, graduations, trips, family history, and most people have all of that sitting inside of a cloud account they barely control. So maybe your first move is not just switching your main computer to Linux. Maybe your first move is setting up image on a small server and backing up your photos locally. That is a huge step. Now, if you're a creator, privacy and control are also about ownership. Your footage, project files, thumbnails, audio scripts, [music] and exports matter. You do not want everything scattered across subscription platforms and cloud services with no local backup. [music] Linux can be part of your creative workflow. For instance, OBS, Caden Live, Audacity, Inkscape, Blender, Handbreak, and Da Vinci Resolve on supported systems can all play a role.

[00:28:33]Not every creator can fully leave Adobe or Mac OS, and that's fine. But you can still use Linux for storage, editing, experiments, backups, file storage, and automation. If you're a student, Linux is one of the best learning tools you can use. You learn the command line, you learn file systems, you learn permissions, you learn networking, you learn package management, you learn scripting, you learn how servers work.

[00:28:56]And those skills translate directly into IT jobs. That is why I keep saying Linux is not just an operating system. It's a career foundation. And if you're trying to break into tech, Linux is everywhere behind the scenes. For instance, servers, containers, cloud infrastructure, cyber security labs, uh networking tools, devops, [music] uh pipelines, I can go on and on and on.

[00:29:19]Databases, automation. Even if your personal reason [music] for trying Linux is privacy, the skills you build can help your career and that's a win. So for small businesses, they are getting hit hard with subscription fatigue too. I mean everything is monthly. Email, documents, stores, CRM, scheduling, security, backups, accounting, [music] I mean communication, you know, project management. And look, not every business should self-host everything. Sometimes paying for a reliable service is the smartest move, but businesses should at least understand there's options. Maybe Linux runs your file server or maybe Linux runs all of your backups [music] or a private wiki that you use within your work office. It can also [music] run like some internal tools that you guys use or maybe Linux helps reduce dependency on one vendor. Again, this is about options. And also, most of my audience, my home lab folks, you guys already understand this. A cheap mini PC can become a server. An old [music] desktop can become, you know, a super strong NAS, a spare laptop. You can actually run Proxmox on it. You can even take like a Raspberry Pi and run Pi Hole on it. A used enterprise box can run containers, VMs, media servers, monitoring, and automation. The home lab is where digital independence becomes hands-on. You are not just complaining about big tech. You are learning the skills to build alternatives. And that is powerful. And this is why I keep teaching Linux, open source, self-hosting, and home lab projects on my channel because this channel is not just about commands. It's about giving people options. It's about helping someone who feels stuck on Windows realize they can try Linux. It's about helping someone who feels trapped by subscriptions realize there are open source tools. It's about helping someone who wants to break into tech realize they can build real skills at home. It is about helping someone who thinks servers are only for big companies realize they can run one in their closet on a mini PC or inside a VM. Because learning Linux is not about becoming anti- Windows. It's not about becoming [music] anti- big tech. It's about not being helpless when companies make decisions you do not agree with. That is the bigger picture. Because when you understand your tools, you are harder to control. And when you understand Linux, you understand servers. And when you understand servers, you understand the cloud. And when you understand networking, you understand how your devices communicate. And when you understand self-hosting, you understand what those cloud services are doing behind the scenes. And once you understand that, you can make better decisions. That is your digital independence. So why are more people moving to Linux for privacy in 2026?

[00:32:12]Because people are tired. Not tired in a lazy way, tired in I know something about this feels wrong kind of way.

[00:32:20]People are tired of forced accounts.

[00:32:22]People are tired of cloud lockins, subscriptions for everything, operating systems becoming ad platforms. Also unclear telemetry, AI features showing up before the trust has been earned.

[00:32:35]Also feeling like their computer is slowly becoming someone else's terminal into their life. And Linux gives people another path. Not a perfect path, not always an easy path, but a real path. A path where you can learn, where you can choose, where you can build, where your computer stores feeling like your computer again. So my challenge to you is simple. Do not try to change everything overnight. Pick one thing.

[00:33:00]Try Linux on a virtual machine. Boot into live USB. Install Linux on an old laptop. Set up all those different services we talked about earlier because every step you take gives you more understanding. So, let me know down in the comments. What is the first thing you would want to replace with your open-source or self-hosted option? Is it your photos, files, password manager, or any of those services that I talked about? Also, let me know if you want a follow-up video on best Linux dros for privacy beginners, or how to build a private cloud, uh, beginner home lab setup, open source apps I actually use, or how to leave Windows one step at a time. And if this video helped you think differently about Linux privacy and digital independence, go and hit that like button, subscribe to the channel and share it with someone who keeps saying, "Man, I'm tired of this computer telling me what to do." This is Josh with Keep It Techie. Keep learning, keep building, and as always, keep it techy.

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