Linux on Desktop Still Growing

According to the latest data from StatCounter, Linux’s market share has reached 4.03% — surging by an additional 1% in the last eight months. What’s the reason behind this recent growth? “That’s a good question,” writes ZDNet’s Steven Vaughan-Nichols. “While Windows is the king of the hill with 72.13% and MacOS comes in a distant second at 15.46%, it’s clear that Linux is making progress.” An anonymous Slashdot reader shares the five reasons why Vaughan-Nichols thinks it’s growing:
1. Microsoft isn’t that interested in Windows
2. Linux gaming, thanks to Steam, is also growing
3. Users are finally figuring out that some Linux distros are easy to use
4. Finding and installing Linux desktop software is easier than ever
5. The Linux desktop is growing in popularity in India

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