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I'm not sure how accurate StatCounter is, given that most Linux users use adblockers. However, according to it, Linux has almost a 14% desktop share in India.

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Also have no idea why Windows share dropped so low in April 2023. Perhaps some Windows update caused them to be recognized as unknown device

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I read somewhere that was caused by linux-based botnet ddos or something like that. So windows share didnt drop but linux share significantly increased.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Maybe something with the hwid activation?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I do remember reading India declaring a switch for government computers a while back. So maybe that?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

That would be a permanent increase /decrease.