The Year of the Linux Desktop has become something of a sad meme in recent years, but the truth is that Linux as an alternative to Windows and macOS has never been more popular — both in terms of ...

It's good news for GNU/Linux fans as Google joins the Open Invention Network (OIN), a patent-sharing organization that creates a legally protected environment for anyone who works with Linux. All OIN ...

The Linux user share on Steam has continued its steady upward trend and reached 2.69% in May 2025. This is the highest percentage recorded since at least 2018, according to data from the GamingOnLinux ...

Linux use on Steam's hardware survey has spiked after the Steam Deck introduction. Now sits at 1%, a rough estimate of about 1.2 million users. Windows is still the runaway leader, but Linux isn't ...

According to Statcounter GlobalStats, February 2024 saw Linux reach a global market share of 4.03%. Marking its highest point since data collection began in 2009. This data, gathered from over 1.5 ...

It doesn’t give me any pleasure in saying this, but the evidence is overwhelming that Linux is not huge on the desktop. Saying it has maybe 1% of the desktop marketshare is probably not realistic, but ...