[HN] After 30 Years, Linux Finally Hits 3% Market Share

https://linuxiac.com/linux-hits-3-percent-market-share/

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moridinbg@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y (3 replies)

I have a feeling that Steam Deck is a large driver of the latest uptick?

substill@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

This is 3% of desktop market share. Honest question: does a Steal Deck count as a desktop for this purpose?

stephen01king@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 3y

Does that mean laptops are not counted?

nyankas@feddit.de · 1 pts · 3y

I don't think that's likely.

StatCounter uses web analytics to get those numbers. The Steam Deck probably isn't used as a web browsing device by most users. If I recall correctly, you don't even have a browser shortcut by default in gaming mode. Even if you're in desktop mode, the browsing experience is far worse than just using a smartphone. So I wouldn't think that the device is really pushing the numbers here.

Leap@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Bring on 4%

Merlin@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 3y

I’m doing my part. I use arch btw, through Manjaro. (The I use arch btw is a joke)