• Pulp@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 years ago

      Linux enthusiasts rejoice! After a long journey, according to StatCounter’s data, by June 2023, Linux has achieved a 3% desktop market share.

      Linux has a long history that dates back more than 30 years. However, it has never been as popular among regular computer users as other operating systems such as Microsft’s Windows or Apple’s macOS.

      Of course, for many years, Linux has emerged as a dominant force in the realm of server operating systems. Due to its exceptional performance, stability, reliability, and security, it has been widely adopted in server/cloud/IoT environments.

      However, these days, Linux is no longer limited to these environments alone; it is rapidly gaining momentum as an operating system of choice for many desktop users, especially developers.

      And the most recent figures confirm this, giving all advocates of Linux and open source in general reason to rejoice. Linux Operating System Achieved a 3% Desktop Market Share

      According to StatCounter, a web analytics company, by June 2023, Linux has reached a 3% market share in the desktop segment. This is a remarkable achievement considering its fierce competition from other operating systems. Desktop Operating System Market Share Worldwide Desktop Operating System Market Share Worldwide

      While someone may seem the figure modest, it signifies a growing acceptance and recognition of the power and versatility of Linux.

      In any case, the achievement of a 3% market share by Linux is undoubtedly a cause for celebration among its dedicated community. It reflects the growing recognition of Linux’s strengths and the efforts to overcome its historical barriers.

      Moreover, with the continued development and innovation within the Linux ecosystem, its market share will continue growing in the coming years.

      The growing importance of cloud computing and the rise of server infrastructure have also contributed to Linux’s success. Still, the main reason for reaching this figure is the operating system’s growing popularity among desktop users.

      With exceptionally easy-to-use and entirely user-centric Linux desktop distributions, the operating system is no longer what it was 20 years ago – a complex equation available only to highly technically enlightened hackers. Linux Growing Popularity among Desktop Users Linux with GNOME Desktop. Linux with GNOME Desktop.

      Yes, I know. Over the last 10+ years, each one has often been heralded as “Linux on the Desktop,” although it turns out that’s not quite the case. But still, we’re close to that point now. And for good reasons. Free, Lightweight & Customizable

      The main appealing aspect of Linux for desktop users is its lightweight nature, free from corporate bloatware, and especially the limitless customization options.

      It allows users to tailor their desktop environment to suit their preferences and workflow. With a vast selection of desktop environments like GNOME, KDE, Xfce, and many others, users can choose the one that best aligns with their needs. Valuing User Privacy

      Another important factor driving Linux’s growing popularity among desktop users is privacy. Compared to other mainstream operating systems, Linux generally collects no user data.

      While some distributions may try to collect basic telemetry data for improvement purposes, the level of data collection is typically minimal and can be disabled or opted out of entirely. This aspect appeals to privacy-conscious individuals who prefer more control over their personal information. Linux is a Developer’s Dream Come True

      Linux has long been the operating system of choice for developers worldwide, and its allure continues to grow.

      First and foremost, Linux’s open-source nature empowers developers with unparalleled freedom. They can access and modify the source code, customize their environments, and contribute to the community, fostering collaboration and innovation.

      Furthermore, performance is also a crucial factor. Linux’s efficiency, scalability, and ability to run on diverse hardware architectures make it ideal for resource-intensive tasks.

      Lastly, its command-line interface and powerful scripting capabilities offer flexibility and automation, streamlining development workflows. Bottom Line

      So, as Linux enthusiasts rejoice, it is essential to remember that the journey does not end here. Linux has proven its worth, and its rise to a 3% desktop market share is a testament to its resilience and adaptability in the desktop field.

      With ongoing advancements and increased support from the Open Source community and businesses, Linux is poised to become an even more formidable player in the world of operating systems.

  • discomatic@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    It’s been a bit of a struggle, but I switched my media server over in December and I will never go back to Windows.

  • confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Do desktops really matter in 2023? What fraction of computers are desktops now? Most computers are phones and servers last time I checked. As we all know Linux dominates there.

    • socsa@lemmy.mlBanned
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      2 years ago

      If you work in ML or scientific computing then it has been the year of the Linux desktop for about a decade now.

      • confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        Very true. A lot of the SciComp and ML folks I know use a McBook Air as the keyboard/mouse for their real machine which sits under their desk and eats 1200W while it works.

        • socsa@lemmy.mlBanned
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          2 years ago

          Yup. This has been my life for a while now. MacOS is an expensive, but competent ssh client. And my personal daily driver is Ubuntu. I went through an arch and Gentoo phase, but Ubuntu is fine tbh.

    • morrowind@lemmy.ml
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      2 years ago

      There’s a good deal more laptops than desktops. They’re included. And since a good amount of the traffic is from no doubt steam deck, I guess that covers mobile as well (not really, but still, better than nothing)

    • Master@lemm.ee
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      2 years ago

      I have one phone… I’ve got three desktops at home, one laptops plus two steamdecks, two servers and one ipad we never use.

      At work we have 15 desktops plus 2 servers and 4 laptops.

      I dont know how people live with just a phone as a “computer”. I couldnt even live with just a laptop… Like what are you people doing just browsing tiktok and youtube?

      • 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it
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        2 years ago

        Well, technically Instagram as well.

        Anyway, I can’t stand writing a long email on my phone, I don’t what kind of “computer tasks” people are carrying out on them

        • Comment105@lemm.eeBanned from community
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          2 years ago

          From what I’ve understood, it’s mostly emails.

          Lots of short and sloppy half-assed emails with the most shitty formatting they could manage. That’s how many people computer.

          That and TikTok.

      • 0ddysseus@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        Yel that’s exactly what they do. I’ve asked around, and at a guess, half the people I know only have a phone. Whole families just using a phone each to look at YouTube and tiktok, do banking talk to friends on WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook. They watch tv, play sport, go out socialising, shopping, etc. They honestly have no use for a PC at all

        A huge percentage of people don’t use a computer at work either.

        Its easy to get lost in tech, but in reality the vast majority of people in this world just have no use for desktops or laptops.

      • confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        I have a desktop and 4 laptops, zero tablets, and one phone. Of course they all boot linux by default. But I know I’m an outlier. I hang out with average families. They have maybe one desktop, two to three laptops (of which about half are school chromebooks), a Playstation/Switch/XBox, and one phone per person. Plus the computers they use most are not in their house they are servers in data centers. The machines they possess are really just interfaces to the computers they actually rely on.

      • Maddison@ttrpg.network
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        2 years ago

        I don’t imagine a lot of people bar PC gamers do much more than watch media or consume social media on their devices, so a phone fits the bill.

  • sounddrill@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz
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    2 years ago

    I don’t think people know how big of a feat this is. This list could be full of “gaming laptop grandmas” or casual macbook users who just use it for word/excel.

    No shame in either of that, the first one is quite cool but I think that 3% is a lot, especially by a metric that actively includes non tech savvy people

    • WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      There’s definitely a long way to go, but as more people start using Linux adoption is likely to accelerate. You’re more likely to switch if you know someone personally who already uses it and can help you get over the initial hurdles, and the more people who use it the more attention it’ll get from hardware and software vendors, making them more likely to support Linux directly instead of so much relying on compatibility layers and reverse-engineered drivers.

  • synack@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    I’d just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

    Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

    There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.

  • moonmeow@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    For Desktops. Nice. I’d like to see numbers that include servers, steam decks, androids, etc…

  • moonmeow@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    Give it more time. As Microsoft cuts support for perfectly good working hardware, people will learn about this magical free and open source software operating system of many varieties they can choose from, and with a little nudge and a beginner friendly variant (linux mint, ubuntu), they too will learn to love linux.

    • MasterCelebrator@feddit.de
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      2 years ago

      Well up until they try to run Software that isnt supported on Linux. Dont get me wrong, i like Linux (have it on my laptop that i only use occasionally) and i really want to switch completely. But i have some Software that i need and it just doesnt run on Linux or needs huge amounts of workarounds or tweakings that can break any time. So Every time i want to switch i end up on Windows again. And i know, this isnt entirely Linux Fault but the companies who are unwilling to make their Software compatible.

      • moonmeow@lemmy.ml
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        2 years ago

        Ya software and hardware support like drivers has historically been pretty bad and I still rely on non Linux computer for a few programs.

        More and more I’m just opting for the Foss alternative if available and suitable.

        • MasterCelebrator@feddit.de
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          2 years ago

          Yes i also tend to prefer foss if available and suitable. The problem is that sometimes there is no adequate alternative. In my case its music production. Sure there are foss alternatives on Linux, but to be honest in a lot of cases they dont even come close to professional proprietary Software. On top of that i spent hundreds of Euro on music hard and Software, that either just runs on Linux with huge amounts of tweakings and drawbacks or just doesnt run at all. And i am not Willing to give up my soft and Hardware Stack that i built up over the last years. I also thought about running all this stuff over Windows in a VM, but then im basically in Windows again and i think this defeats the purpose of Switching to Linux.

          • moonmeow@lemmy.ml
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            2 years ago

            Same. I know ableton or some native instrument software and unfortunately I’m not even gonna try and make them work with wine because I think it just wouldn’t fully work and glitch.

            It is frustrating because I think the new standalone version of push is running some Linux variant?

            • MasterCelebrator@feddit.de
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              2 years ago

              I dont know about push but machine plus Uses a Linux Variant. But i guess they just use the same for push, because why wouldnt they. And yes this is extra frustrating because aparently they can make their stuff run on linux

      • NotYourSocialWorker@feddit.nu
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        2 years ago

        My hope is that as the Linux numbers creep up the companies support of Linux will also go up. Not sure where that breakpoint may be though.