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Chrome OS saw a good raise too. OS X(Mac) saw a decrease.

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[–] Veraticus@lib.lgbt 28 points 1 year ago (11 children)

Is it actually truly the year of the Linux desktop?

[–] valentino@lemmy.ml 36 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Linux desktop has basically become the Be-so-good they-can't-ignore-you man

[–] atlasraven31@lemm.ee 36 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It helps that Microsoft has been alienating their customers and set high bars for OS upgrades.

[–] duckington@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Can confirm. Would probably be maining windows if the workspaces actually… functioned…

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