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Steam On Linux Usage Spikes To Nearly 2% In July, Larger Marketshare Than Apple macOS (www.phoronix.com)
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[+] -7 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Because there isn't really much positive. This really won't change much. I get that linux gamers have been left out for a long time, and want more inclusion, but it's just not going to happen. As for the steam deck, I doubt most people using it even realize it's linux.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago

    I doubt most people using it even realize it's linux.

    You say that with zero realization of how that indicates a huge step forward for Linux. The day it can be used by people who don't know what it is without caring is a huge step toward ubiquity.

    it's just not going to happen

    Is an ignorant guess and nothing more.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    I'm super fine with 2-3%. Most games work, and we run them on a operating system that is super fast, ad free, tracking free, beautiful and doesn't cost a dime. :smile:

    I'm so happy im a Linux user, specially now in 2023.

    The majority will always be dummies abused by the corps.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Absolutely, I'm not trying to shit on linux users, I understand the appeal. I just don't think this news is as big as it's purporting to be.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    Yeah the numbers are tiny so I see your point of view. But I'm also aware what happens if Linux becomes very popular - then you get tracking, ads, corporate controls and so on. I think we are right in the sweet spot now.

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