For the First Time GNU/Linux is Measured at Over 4% in Europe (Not Counting ChromeOS/Chromebooks)

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 02, 2025,
updated Mar 02, 2025

GNU/Linux market share in Europe (until this month):

According to statCounter, an Irish company, another milestone is crossed this month.

Europe, on average, is now estimated to have GNU/Linux on more than 1 in 25 Web-connected laptops/desktops. If one adds Android (Linux) to this, then it looks crushing for Microsoft:

Windows below 30%. In the UK? 19% Windows.

Oh, ouch. █

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