By my count, Linux has 11% of the desktop market. Here's how I got that number
11 days ago
- #Windows
- #Linux
- #OpenSource
- Linux desktop growth continues, with Zorin OS 18 reaching 1 million downloads in a month, 78% from Windows users.
- StatCounter data shows Linux desktop share growing from 1.5% in 2020 to over 5% in the US by 2025.
- When including ChromeOS and Android, Linux's user-facing footprint is significant, potentially making it the top OS globally.
- US government's Digital Analytics Program (DAP) reports Linux desktop market share at 5.8%, up from 0.67% a decade ago.
- Reasons for switching to Linux include Microsoft's focus on cloud services, gaming improvements, ease of use, and privacy concerns.
- Windows 10 hardware lockout and dissatisfaction with Windows 11's interface changes and AI integration drive users to Linux.
- Digital sovereignty initiatives in the EU and UK favor open-source software over Microsoft due to trust and data control issues.