An Outbreak of GNU/Linux ('Proper', Freedom-respecting, Not Android or ChromeOS) in Africa

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2023-07-03 01:40:03 UTC
Modified: 2023-07-03 01:40:03 UTC

Now at 4%:

Windows vs GNU/Linux 'Proper' in Africa

Nigeria is by far the biggest component:

Africa population

Nigeria's role in the figure:

GNU/Linux 'Proper' in Nigeria

Summary: Microsoft has a history of bribing Nigerian officers to dump GNU/Linux, but Microsoft's capacity to rely on its criminal behaviour is diminishing

“Linux infestations are being uncovered in many of our large accounts as part of the escalation engagements.”

--Microsoft Confidential

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