GNU/Linux Usage Surveys: Up to 6.8% (With ChromeOS, Based on StatCounter) in Desktops/Laptops and Above 2% in Steam

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Nov 02, 2024

Today StatCounter (or statCounter) starts releasing graphs based on data for November:

That's the best level so far this year. Windows is down 1%.

Valve has also just released Steam usage figures. GNU/Linux is up 0.13% in October.

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