GNU/Linux comes in many 'flavours', commonly known as distributions. The main selling point of a GNU/Linux-based operating system oughtn't be low cost but the freedom which it enables. It respects and empowers the users, not vendors that sell software and other digital merchandise.
Contrary to common misconception, GNU/Linux is a visually attractive platform. Here is an example demo of the system.
Maybe the "mainstream media" is looking for clickbait or maybe it's actively looking to make a scandal - a phony controversy with which to make the job of coordinating Linux unpleasant
