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PC Gamers Abandoning Windows 11 for Linux with Higher FPS & Fewer Interruptions
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In the hypothetical situation Windows desktop monopoly is over, there'll be at least some internal pressure to do so. Cost of switch (in money = work hours) might be a pain, but if they believe they'll profit more by using some competitor that is not Windows exclusive, they'll eventually do it.