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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linux back at 4.04% on the Desktop. Windows went below 73% (gs.statcounter.com)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It peaked at 4.05% in March. The last 2 months it went just below 4% as the Unknown category increased. For June the reverse happened, so 4.04% seems to be the real current share of Linux on Desktop as desktop clients were read properly/werent spoofed.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (6 children)

This is probably a good place to ask, but when ditching windows for Linux, what's a good distro to go with? Preferably one that has a good WINE interface.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

I've seen a lot of people move to Mint or Pop_OS or Kubuntu. They're Debian based so updates are pretty stable.

I personally ended up with EndeavourOS using the KDE desktop environment. I have a steam deck, so this felt very similar to me. This is Arch based so sometimes updates break things, but I've had more success here.

Also remember that no distro is problem-free, but neither was Windows. The longer you commit, the easier it gets.

EDIT: If you're hesitant to fully commit at first, I also recommend dual booting with Windows. Over time you'll use it less and less until one day you feel like reclaiming the disk space.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (3 children)

If only linux gaming and thermal became more and more robust, in few year I will switch too with pleasure. Adobe suite can still be a problem but not for me anymore at least.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Man i hope linux becomes more popular

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I see multiple posts on reddit everyday asking for advice for migrating to linux. I think linux userbase is increasing a lot since Window's questionable recall announcement.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

And the valve steamdeck But some people install windows on it which defeats it's linux purpose

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 months ago (13 children)

Nevertheless, Valve's work with proton has pretty much crushed the argument that Windows is needed for games. That use to be a major sticking point, preventing people from leaving Windows - but now not so much.