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[–] mtchristo@lemm.ee -3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Of all countries Norway might be among the last to switch to Linux.

Rich countries tend to go the apple way.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It might surprise you to learn that Apple is not dominating the market here, neither in phones or laptops.

When I think about it, I only really know one person with a Macbok and at work, Android is probably 2/3. Source: I’m the IT guy ordering phones for everybody.

[–] mtchristo@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Statcounter's graph of iOS market share points to more than half 56% on Norway, so I bet if there is a need for replacing windows in Norway they will swing to apple instead of Linux.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

It would be pure guessing, but I'm not so sure iOS preferance necessarily translates to MacOS preferance. Especially with todays prices and interest rates. Again, just me guessing.

I hope Windows keeps making dumb decisions so we can find out though!