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GNU/Linux Measured at All-Time High in Sweden

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 03, 2026,
updated Apr 03, 2026

Desktop Operating System Market Share Sweden

Earlier this year we saw interesting trends in Sweden and today it looks better than ever for GNU/Linux. Other metrics hint at similar trends. Can 'influencers' have played a role? █

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