I expected the Linux desktop market share to be a bit higher since Windows 11 can't run on low spec hardware (and it's trash).
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Meanwhile they say 12 will come out in 2024. Lol
I think most people who are already using windows will just stay on 10 for as long as possible rather than switching. I had a friend still using windows 7 by the time 11 rolled around. But once 10 hits EOL maybe the momentum will convince more of those to switch to a Linux distro
Ummm I gave up on Linux desktop being a mainstream thing about... 6 years ago. But Linux as a desktop needs to exist anyway, there's enough usage.
Unfortunately, it seems like the main thing going on in that graph is the rise and fall of "Unknown".
Don't mind of your neighbors. Rejoice of what's being accomplished
Well, my point was that I'm not sure this is an entirely credible source.
Weird the percent symbol in the post headline didn't show up until I tapped the upvote button.
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Link? According to who? And where? Worldwide?
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Chrome OS bigger than Linux? Interesting…
Schools are a HUGE user of Chromebooks. Most highschools in the US lend each of their students a Chromebook to use, and that alone accounts for a huge userbase.
Yes. It comes pre installed in the chromo books and also Chrome OS is literally Linux too.
I run Linux on all home computers, MacOS on work devices.. if AMD's 8x40 APU turns out about as good as it's rumoured to be (efficiency-wise) I'll probably try to get my company to get me a Framework laptop with that and then all will be well.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure Steam Deck is having an effect here. Not only do they seem to sell well on their own but people may get ideas when they see Linux-based device running games decently..
PCs are getting common devices in all houses: you start cracking software, then you buy a couple of them, in the end you look for opensource versions. That's how it often goes. The same applies to operating systems
Could it dramatically rise after 2025 when Windows 10 reaches EOL?
There are millions and millions of very powerful computers unable to run windows 11 because the Microsoft marketing department decided so
I honestly think it's more likely they will continue to run Win 10, but without updates.
I can feel it. This is it. 2023 will be the year.
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