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[HN] After 30 Years, Linux Finally Hits 3% Market Share (linuxiac.com)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a feeling that Steam Deck is a large driver of the latest uptick?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is 3% of desktop market share. Honest question: does a Steal Deck count as a desktop for this purpose?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Does that mean laptops are not counted?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I don't think that's likely.

StatCounter uses web analytics to get those numbers. The Steam Deck probably isn't used as a web browsing device by most users. If I recall correctly, you don't even have a browser shortcut by default in gaming mode. Even if you're in desktop mode, the browsing experience is far worse than just using a smartphone. So I wouldn't think that the device is really pushing the numbers here.