After 30 Years, Linux Finally Hits 3% Market Share
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Linux enthusiasts rejoice! After a long journey, according to StatCounter's data, by June 2023, Linux has achieved a 3% desktop market share.
  • Coeus@coeus.sbs
    33·
    1 year ago

    I just wiped Windows from my main PC the other day and put Linux Mint on there. Feels good man.

    • mrmanager@lemmy.today
      12·
      1 year ago

      I remember in the beginning when leaving windows how quiet everything was. No notifications from windows about all kinds of shit, no ads and no interruptions. Have you noticed how calm it feels?

      • Coeus@coeus.sbs
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’ve been trying to distance myself from large corporations. It’s a slow process but I’m on the way.

    • itsJoelleScott@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      Good on you mate, and welcome aboard!

      Assuming it isn’t you first time: there’s a slight learning curve, but once you’re passed a few months and you’ve resolved a few issues on your own you won’t look back!

      Look into KDE extensions to customize your desktop just the way you want it! My windows wobble around or fizzle out of existence when I close them. :)

      • Coeus@coeus.sbs
        2·
        1 year ago

        My first introduction to Linux was back in College in 2005. I ended up doing it off college but I’ve messed with Linux on and off over the years. A few months back I put GalliumOS on my Chromebook and I’ve done all sorts of stuff with the Raspberry pi. I wouldn’t say I’m proficient in the slightest and I know very few terminal commands but I think I can manage.

        • itsJoelleScott@lemmy.world
          1·
          1 year ago

          Oh, you’ll be fine then. Haven’t used Mint personally, but I’ve heard good things about it! Always reach out for help.

          • Coeus@coeus.sbs
            2·
            1 year ago

            I’ve federated my server with a lot of Linux content so I’m pretty much surrounded on Lemmy.

    • myxi@feddit.nl
      12·
      1 year ago

      Hello, I want you to know that Linux Mint has some issues:

      • Their site was hacked twice and a malware-infected ISO was being distributed.
      • They have a mixture of repositories where they get certain crucial things from Ubuntu’s repositories; this can cause trouble.

      That being said, you may want to give Ubuntu officials a try instead.