But Linux market share has increased consistently since Proton was released (0.7% -> 1.3%), and the Steam Deck hasn't even been released yet. If the stats show

But Linux market share has increased consistently since Proton was released (0.7% -> 1.3%), and the Steam Deck hasn't even been released yet. If the stats showed stagnation or decline I would agree with you, but they seem to be suggesting the opposite.