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PC Gamer: "I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop" (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think it's also down to windows 11 being increasingly enshitified, and unwanted AI stuff being forced on users. A lot of people are frustrated and are more open to alternatives.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 6 months ago

100%, if it weren't for windows committing suicide in a spectacular fashion, linux would only be at a point where it's "usable". But as it stands it's kinda objectively the best option these days, apple stuff functions but has obvious downsides.