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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 Magnolia_@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] Mwa@thelemmy.club 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (16 children)

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

[–] blind3rdeye@lemm.ee 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.

[–] Mwa@thelemmy.club 2 points 4 months ago (12 children)

If you play games that requires anti cheat It's gonna be harder to switch

[–] masinko@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

A lot of mods are also windows locked too.

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Nexus mods is working on a Linux client which is really exciting! Also Steam Workshop works on Linux. This covers a ton of use cases.

Not saying everything is 100% perfection, but it's easier than ever to switch, and only getting easier.

I imagine "Windows locked mods" would probably also benefit from just disconnecting the internet and keeping it set up just the way one likes it, since MS is gonna drop Win10 soon.

That's the case with WMR VR headsets. Sadly don't see those getting cracked to work on Linux any time soon. :(

[–] masinko@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I just saw the news for Nexus mods like 20 minutes after I posted that. Hopefully it can be integrated well soon.

But yes, over time, things will continue to get better. Even Nvidia finally started working on open drivers for their GPUs.

[–] Mwa@thelemmy.club 1 points 4 months ago

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