The Year of the Linux Desktop has become something of a sad meme in recent years, but the truth is that Linux as an alternative to Windows and macOS has never been more popular — both in terms of ...

The Linux user share on Steam has continued its steady upward trend and reached 2.69% in May 2025. This is the highest percentage recorded since at least 2018, according to data from the GamingOnLinux ...

Linux use on Steam's hardware survey has spiked after the Steam Deck introduction. Now sits at 1%, a rough estimate of about 1.2 million users. Windows is still the runaway leader, but Linux isn't ...

Linux desktop share tops 6% in Lansweeper's 15 million-system analysis. Consumer PCs hit 6% Linux vs 1.9% on AD-managed business systems. AI development may be responsible for desktop Linux's gains.