06.02.20
Gemini version available ♊︎No, GNU/Linux Isn’t at 3% and Windows Isn’t at Over 90%, Either
Net Applications intentionally does not count or discounts many Linux-based operating systems (it makes Windows look a lot more important than it really is)
A more complete look at what’s going on. (Source)
Summary: This ludicrous idea that “Linux” (however one defines it) enjoys just 3% of the “market” is false and it should be treated as laughable spin (it is being widely promoted this week, often by Microsoft boosters looking to make charts where Windows stays at above 90% and Vista 10 is ‘gaining’… at the expense of Windows)
THE truth of the matter is, whether we like Chrome OS or not, it’s based on Gentoo GNU/Linux and the OS kernel of Android is Linux. Moreover, many miniature devices and servers run GNU/Linux. All the top supercomputers run GNU/Linux (ignore last week’s vapourware from Microsoft).
“Media shapes perceptions (usually for paying stakeholders) and if we play along/participate in these perception management tactics we won’t be helping GNU/Linux. “The media is again playing the role of Microsoft propagandist, looking to make “Linux” seem irrelevant, minuscule, unimportant and “lucky” to exceed 3% because or during lock-down. We’ve generally rejected this 1990s era spin from Net Applications, which is close to Microsoft (we covered the connections over a decade back). Among those who promote this spin are Microsoft propagandists (we omit links).
Media shapes perceptions (usually for paying stakeholders) and if we play along/participate in these perception management tactics we won’t be helping GNU/Linux. █
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