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Linux has over 6% of the desktop market? Yes, you read that right - here's how (www.zdnet.com)
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Clickbaity title on the original article, but I think this is the most important point to consider from it:

After getting to 1% in approximately 2011, it took about a decade to double that to 2%. The jump from 2% to 3% took just over two years, and 3% to 4% took less than a year.

Get the picture? The Linux desktop is growing, and it's growing fast.

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[-] galoisghost@aussie.zone 97 points 21 hours ago

Damn Linux becoming mainstream. How will I feel like a superior tech elite now?

[-] sunoc@sh.itjust.works 20 points 20 hours ago

Plan 9 it is !

[-] QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 2 points 16 hours ago

Not even trying the Plan B?

[-] defuse959@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 14 hours ago

If they’re typing I fear it may already be too late.

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