GNU/Linux 'Proper' (Not Chrome OS) Surges to 4% in Africa, 7% in Nigeria (by Far the Largest Population)

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2023-09-02 10:06:50 UTC
Modified: 2023-09-02 10:06:50 UTC

2 days ago: Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System Market Share in Nigeria: Down From 99% to 47% in 13 Years

Source: Africa laptop/desktop breakdown

Source: Nigeria laptop/desktop breakdown

Summary: In Africa, GNU/Linux grows rapidly on desktops and laptops; if one counts Android as "Linux" (because Android's kernel is Linux), then "Linux" has about 65% of the market in Africa

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GNU/Linux 'Proper' (Not Chrome OS) Surges to 4% in Africa, 7% in Nigeria (by Far the Largest Population)

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