One word: support. Payed Linux distros allow you to let others resolve eventual problems, like drivers incompatibility or software installation. Letting the distributor pay for any malfunction.
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There are indeed paid *nix, although I don't yet see a reason to get versions.
One word: support. Payed Linux distros allow you to let others resolve eventual problems, like drivers incompatibility or software installation. Letting the distributor pay for any malfunction.