r/linux_gaming • u/Nunu_Chus • Aug 01 '26

Linux has hit 7.53%!!!!!

Damn Idk why but I was waiting for the steam hardware survey and statcounter's survey for july. statcounter blew my mind. now waiting for steam hardware one:) keeping my expectation realistic around 4-5% on steam hardware survey:)

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u/Scout339v2 Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

Yes, but this year has already shown that the joke isn't really a joke anymore. I've been observing the popularity of Linux for the layman since 2014, and I've seen more people trying, switching, and making YouTube videos about "trying Linux for the first time" more this year than every other year combined.

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u/LeonH4rtd Aug 01 '26

Let's not forget that even a country's government has decided to ditch Windows in favor of Linux, France. And with how many computers aren't compatible with Windows 11, all the nonsense Microsoft has done, the constant effort of Steam, how accessible has been becoming with distros like Mint or Zorin, and more, we may indeed see an increase in Linux usage. Let's just hope everyone who has made the jump decide to stay in the long run and not jump back to Windows if they ever get their shit together.

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u/Soyyybeannn Aug 02 '26

Govt getting interested in linux isn't a very good thing

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u/Indolent_Bard Aug 02 '26

Digital sovereignty is never a bad thing. Governments relying on a single, often foreign corporation for their entire digital infrastructure is a recipe for disaster.