For me, the immediate question isn't "should I pay to use Linux" (I already do). This is a nonstarter for me simply because I don't do software subscriptions,

For me, the immediate question isn't "should I pay to use Linux" (I already do). This is a nonstarter for me simply because I don't do software subscriptions, and especially not for operating systems. However, this appears to be aimed at enterprise usage rather than personal anyway.