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@[email protected] to Linux [email protected]English • 1 year ago

5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularity

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5 reasons why desktop Linux is finally growing in popularity

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@[email protected] to Linux [email protected]English • 1 year ago
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StatCounter reported that desktop Linux reached over 4% market share for the first time. I've used Linux for years. Here's why I think it's finally catching on with more people.
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    I use the Garuda fork of Arch, so it is literally all done with a GUI…

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      also any beginner-friendly distro should be popular enough for the beginner to find it in the first place.

      (big exception: if it came pre-installed on their device)

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      Same. Use dragonized on desktop gaming PC and a laptop. Love it.

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        Way cooler than adjusting everything in CLI.

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