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The majority of computers in the world run Linux. This article is pitched at people who hang around in the mezzanine between big and small computers and are sti
by enasterosophes 3y ago
The majority of computers in the world run Linux. This article is pitched at people who hang around in the mezzanine between big and small computers and are still living in 2006 when desktop experiences were dominant.
- pmontra 3y agoWell, the desktop experience is dominant for every single person using a computer. The uncountable servers they use through their web browser are hidden by their desktop. Even people using mobile devices don't see servers. They see the UI of their phones and tablets. Same for voice enabled devices: the UI is the voice, the server is hidden. Disclaimer: I use Debian with GNOME.
- Dalewyn 3y ago>Well, the desktop experience is dominant for every single person using a computer. Most people spend more time on their phone than their desktop/laptop, if they even have one. Note, smartphones are computers.
- enasterosophes 3y agoYep, that's what I had in mind when I said most computers are running Linux. These days, I have a feeling apple outnumbers android when it comes to personal devices like phones, but when you add in all the servers and dedicated devices like routers and "smart" TVs, Linux surely dominates. In as much as there was ever a choice, it has been made: most people deploying computing machinery anywhere in the world use Linux. Sure, many people still use non-Linux desktops for their office or work-from-home jobs, but the choice has become largely irrelevant, because all those non-Linux machines still need to speak internet, and therefore be interoperable with Linux networking. By adhering to Linux for my personal use, I have acquired a very marketable level of technical mastery. If other people don't want to use Linux, it just means less competition for my skills :)