I've been using a Linux desktop for years (much to my wife's disapproval). I don't believe any of these things are a the biggest reason. Let's look a Linux su

I've been using a Linux desktop for years (much to my wife's disapproval). I don't believe any of these things are a the biggest reason. Let's look a Linux success stories 1) Android. Perhaps this single biggest example of Linux success. 2) Internet of Things, Raspberry Pi, micro PCs. Linux runs the generic micro PC appliances fairly well. 3) Chromebooks. Not a big market but a decent alternative to Macs and Windows mini laptops. In summary I would say its consumer market adoption. As mentioned already the desktop is suffering. It's the appetite of the market that is going to drive adoption. The Linux desktop still hasn't reach a critical mass that it can replace a Windows or Mac with the consumer not noticing. Once you reach that point that an average consumer will not notice a difference then you will see a big push. I believe Google has a big chance to make this happen. If they can get their Google SaaS office suite seamless and adopted universally than I can see Linux making a big push into laptops and notebook devices.