A friend asks you why it is that you can download, install, and use Fedora Linux free of charge while Windows requires that you have purchased a license to use it. What can you tell him?
A) Only Live installs are free; permanent installs require a fee.
B) Fedora Linux can only be used by educational institutions.
C) Fedora Linux is free to use for only a one-year period.
D) Fedora Linux is governed by the GNU GPL.

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Fedora Linux is governed by the GNU General Public License (GPL), which allows users to freely download, install, and use the software without purchasing a license. This is in contrast to proprietary software like Windows, which requires a purchased license for legal use.

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