More People Are Now Using Linux
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- More People Are Now Using Linux
Its took 30 years for Linux to reach 4.5% of the market share for desktop operating systems, but why? today we talk about Linux and why is becoming more popular.
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For gaming Linux still has a way to go but for general use its surpassing windows
It has gotten better for games, its the anti cheats that cause a lot of issues and this is not a Linux issue.
@@Britec09 Approximately 50% of games that use Anti cheat work just fine on Linux. Its not the platform, it supports it, its the publisher enabling it. Go have a look at "are we anti cheat yet". It really isn't as 'bad' as some make out.
I switched to Linux 6 months ago and play the games that are available and use the software that is available. Its very private and totally worth it.
Nope. Linux is the worst OS in a desktop environment. It's (only) good for servers.
@@chriss2595 Why?
Once Windows 10 ends support I'm moving to Linux Mint I've been messing around with it seems pretty decent
The same here 👍🏼😁
sorry... I can't smash the like button more than once....😭
I recently switched to Linux Mint from Windows 10 and I love it. I'm not a gamer, but I am using apps like MuseScore, Ardour, Dark Table, etc. I also like LibreOffice and I also use Google Drive and all the apps that offers. This from a guy that was in the MS ecosystem since Windows v1.
I've been using it a few months now, it's much more pleasant to use than windows imo.
same, wish I would have switched after 7
Linux mint as a daily driver, and duel boot to windows when I have no other choice but to use windows.
Thanks for sharing.
yes, on my part its Linux Mint at 90%, RPiOS at 7%, w$ at 2% (USB plugged SSD)
and as I always mention on this channel:
_"...watching this on my Linux Mint mini PC....relaxed....sipping coffee....with [some snacks that go well with coffee] on the side..."_
@@laurentitolledo1838 That reminds me. When I finally switch to Mint once I've done what I need to on Windows, I owe myself a doughnut and some fresh coffee.
I have tried Linux off and on for over a decade and have always come back. Having multi-different refresh rate monitors, games, and specific power user tools & applications would be a nightmare on Linux. Nobara 40 KDE, NVIDIA driver 555, and Kernel 6.10 have made the desktop and gaming experience more than usable for me, and I switched for good myself. I love computers again like the '98 days!
I did switch to Linux a while back from Windows, and I gotta say, it is great, and I have no intention to switch back to Windows. That being said, though, it did take a while to get used to. And I did need to stop playing certain games because of anti cheats, but I'm not too worried about it anymore, because if a company is going out of their way to prevent people from playing their game on the system they want, I don't really want to support the company.
Me too, I don't play games with the invasive anti cheat.
i pirate those games, totally justified
@@FARDEENKHANQWE123 Unfortunately you can’t pirate a free game.
@@DampusOnCampus ow those. play and never pay. till its not fun then go next.
You are one of the smart ones, great move.
All my family members with basic needs like word processing and web-surfing I have moved over to Linux. I run Windows myself using a VM in a Linux for what I need it for.
Linux Mint 22 has just been released today. You should check it out.
I've gotten all my family and friends to switch to Mint Cinnamon. Lot less drama than keeping Windows working for what they all do.
@@231pilot That's a good choice. As Linux Mint brings out a new version every few months you will always get the updated hardware. Mint 22 came out yesterday.
@@231pilot Totally agree. Plus it runs really great on Hardware that doesn't meet the TPM 2.0 requirements for Windows 11.
@@CedroCron All three of our laptops and SER5 mini PCs are W11 compliant, but the OS is a steaming pile of garbage. Kind of sad when my 60+ Mom can use Linux easier than W10.
Hopefully this might lead more game developers to make game compatible with Linux.
Its very possible, if them stats are right, its massive for Linux desktop
Proton compatible games.
Look, it was half of 1% when I started using Linux as a daily driver.
"The day of the Linux desktop" hasn't quite got here yet, but we're headed in that direction.
I've been dual wielding a Linux mint and Windows10 PC for the last year. My high end Windows PC has turned into a gaming console now. I do everything else on my Linux PC. I'm not obsessed with gaming as much as I used to be and will probably convert my Windows PC to Linux as well once Windows 10 goes EOL. Thanks for the video!
You're welcome
Same here.
Pretty sure the main reason Linux isn't more popular is because, outside of a few boutique sellers, new computers invariably come with WINDOWS preinstalled. The reason is NOT because Linux is particularly difficult for the average person to use (quite the contrary). This phenomenon is thanks to decades of monopolistic business practices pursued by Microsoft. Linux is at a disadvantage in that one almost by definition must *SWITCH* to it, rather than simply having it come on a new system they've purchased as a turnkey OS.
System 76, Pureism, Tuxedo Computers, even Dell and HP have Linux Computers. Frameworks Computers, you can load your own. Many many options. Just look it up and you can find what you need.
good point
Many of the name brands do offer Linux, there is also off brand Computers that come with Linux.
Wrong. Reason is that windows supports way better HW, a lot of more apps (and important: apps for pro users), and also: win is coherent. Pre-installed linux: which distro? That alone is a tricky question.
@@chriss2595 - We'll agree to disagree on many of your Comments and points on here. Windows is , in essence, fast becoming known as a Problematic, compromised OS for more Users. And likely will get more Worst in the near Coming future.
Albeit,, there are Multitudes of Linux distros. And thus, compared to Windows , there are Many Linux distros to choose from to Fit a Majority of people's needs as well as being more Secure and Stable than Windows.
Furthermore, if one Wants or feels they need Windows, then they'd be far more Prudent to either set it as a Dual boot with a Linux OS or Install Windows in a Virtual machine with Linux as the Host OS.
Other than that, @uzer_zero's Comment on the Main reason why Linux isn't more popular is Correct and a Good summation of the issue.
It will be interesting to see how people switch to Linux after support for windows 10 ends.
People should start now, it takes time to get used to it. This way its an easy transition.
@@STONE69_ A very good observation.
Truth is that many won't.
(Most) People tend to not throw away things until they are either on their last leg, are not supported by the majority of stuff, or just rock out with things say ten years from now.
I moved over a month ago. Using Mint Cinnamon.
Some teething problems but nothing too serious so far.
No regrets. It's very fast.
I would not describe myself as a causal user. I run my tuition business via Linux and I have to use all manner of tools for teaching materials, research, I have to edit video (using Kdenlive.) I do FAR more than just 'UA-cam' and I do some gaming via Steam.
I will grant I do not push any app to it's limits at all. I am a 'broad user' rather than a deep user but I do go FAR beyond just using Google apps.
Note that most UA-camrs are also locked into Adobe products so yer average UA-camr is going to declare they cannot run Linux. But if you are not locked into Adobe Linux is now solid.
I have put Linux on a number of machines here in SE Asia because people really cannot afford new hardware. Everyone I have given Linux to loves it! I put MX Linux KDE on a friend's 2017 Macbook Air. He was twitchy at first but now he is enthusiastic. "It's fun!" He says.
So Linux is good for Average Joe, I swear. But not for Adobe locked UA-cam creators.
the last 2% grew fast too compared to the past. if it keeps growing then it will get more native support for programs and can make it more viable for even more users.
Exactly, Linux and its 600 operating Systems are now in Style and more Exclusive. Windows is out of style.
10% we get Adobe, MS office, everything. Not that I would soil my OS with that spyware, but some goofs need it.
That fluctulation is definitely me deciding to go over to Linux then swapping back. 🤣
Lots of people try and change, but most come back.
I use Mint on an older laptop that had W10 OS on it. It's snappy and does many things I need it to do, but I also have a Ryzen 7 HP laptop running W11 that does the other things I need it to do. They sit next to each other, so If one crashes I move to the other. I wouldn't lose much productivity. The Mint machine is my insurance policy and would otherwise sit on a shelf in my basement. It's faster running Mint than W10.
I think it's great lLinux desktop market share is growing! However, being a long-time Linux user, I really don't care if it's growing or not. It's been barely a "blip" for so long and Linux distribution maintainers don't seem to let that stop them from keeping their distributions going.
The instant gaming becomes exceptional on linux it's over for windows.
Yep, its been getting better for the most part, if it surpasses it, then windows would kinda be screwed for that part
I feel a lot more at ease using Linux to browse the internet and going into sites. With Windows I tighten up and get stressed. Use Windows only when you really need to, on the side.
That's because of so many changes in Windows 10 and 11. It is driving people away from Windows. One of the reasons I switched to Linux was because I didn't want to go on Windows 10. Which I would have had to do when support for Windows 7 and 8 ended if I had stayed with Windows. Also Windows 11 is so bad and getting worse . There is no option but to switch to Linux or put up with all of the aggravation of Windows.
I agree Andrea, millions of users are going to have to make some tough choices.
@@Britec09 It's not a tough choice really. Many linux distros bring out new versions every few months. So that the drivers will be updated or new ones added, to be compatible with your PC. Linux Mint has just released Linux Mint 22 today. Mint will probably update their 22 with a new version every 3 months like they did with Mint 21. The new version has an updated kernel and drivers. Most laptops can run Linux. You just have to get Windows off of it first, but that's not hard to do. You can also dual boot with Windows.
Win 10 is not ideal but it's drawbacks were not a deal breaker for me. The deal breaker for me was Win 11, that OS is an abomination and I refuse to use it.
I'm going to still have a foot in both camps. I run three Windows 10 machines that do not qualify for Windows 11 (and I'm not sure I want Windows 11 anyway). I absolutely REFUSE to throw these away and replace them just because the Almighty Microsoft says so. One of these spends 99% of its time offline at present. I use this machine for music and video production. This machine will instead become 100% offline.
For the other two, which I use for more day to day usage, I'm jumping ship and moving to Linux. I've already chosen a distro: Ubuntu Studio.
I put Linux Mint on an old PC, now my old PC is my main use PC. It's just better.
Two drives - dual boot
1) Garuda (leaning towards Endeavor) Arch based Linux
2) Windows 10 IoT LTS
I have considered ProMox with Arch and Windows IoT
Or
Arch based Linux with Virt KVM to run Windows IoT
The only reason I don’t completely jump ship and wave as Windows drowns like Jack when Rose wouldn’t share her floating door; Razer. I’ve tried everything I can think of, and I cannot use my Razer Trinity v2 mouse or Nostromo keypad. The game runs great, but I loose all functionality of my peripherals.
Thank You!
Brian,
Please consider a video where you recommend a few Linux variants. Consider how you always recommend users keep MS Defender or find an alternative. Linux typically does not run AV software. Recommend an AV solution. Consider how XORG-based distros allow ANY app to capture keyboard input designated for other apps. With XORG distros, open a terminal and run xinput in demo mode. Open another terminal, enter your sudo pw, and note that xinput is displaying the keypress codes associated with your sudo pw. Open a browser and log into a financial account, not with your actual credentials, and watch the keypress codes appear in the xinput terminal window. This glaring security situation should be shared when recommending Linux. Wayland distros supposedly prevent this.
so much of the software companies are web based now that it is easy to use Linux. i got my wifes office to move to Linux this year and they save US$10k a month in licencing fees...
I also switched my small office to Linux. Profits are up to say the least lol
7:43 I have been using Linux for many years as I did not like Windows practices since Windows 8. I have installed and experienced many operating systems and I am a power user. The way you can customize Linux is amazing. I have made many changes to my OS since first installing it. I also like the security and not being forced to have a Microsoft account to run an OS. Microsoft Windows is no longer an operating system it is data mining business and I choose not to be part of it. I am also seriously considering to ditch Chrome and all things Google as they have become ridiculous recently too.
Agree 100% that Windows is no longer an OS. As you say, it's a data mining and advert delivery system. They will definitely be moving to a subscription system as soon as they can get a critical mass of users onto using Microsoft accounts and will gradually support only cloud based software delivery.
@@dingokidneys I don't have any data on my PC that could be considered "illegal" but I do have programs and scripts I wrote myself as well as many photos I have taken over the years. I have no desire to be forced to use One Drive. I have an at home NAS I use to back up my files. Being forced to "back up" my data on the cloud is not my idea of a good time.
@@BRBTechTalk Cloud backup can be viable if it is encrypted prior to copying to the remote storage. Still, I'd rather have my data all under my control and not palmed off to someone else who may or may not treat it the way I want.
I'm a gamer and i just want my games to run and to do Internet searches. I don't want my pc to have tons of stuff I'm never going to use. I don't see why all the extra stuff can't just be downloaded as an application for those who wish to use it. That way your own pc is customisable in a way that benefits you the user.
You can do all that with Linux, pick and choose what you like. Updates takes less than 2 minutes to install. Very versatile.
Yer I agree, windows is quite bloated with spyware and malware....
Proton has come a long way, its impressive.
I added Linux to a Chromebook (Ubuntu)about 6 yrs ago but kept my Chrome OS as well. Linux was a learning curve for me at first but had fun with it. I finally wore out my Chromebook switching back and forth, but I also learned alot. After the crash I decided to buy a laptop computer. These days still ok with Win 11 in the Dev channel.
they are forcing us to do it... I am a dual user, the statistic is somehow misleading because of people like me, but yes... If Linux was a bit easier and less messy, I would jump ship...
You are right, some people have no choice.
'they'? C'mon man, everyone can debloat win, can make a slim version, and so many more.
@@manitoba-op4jx ... said the troll himself. It's so typical: when linux users don't like an opinion against 'their linux', they get pissed of. It's a shame.
@@chriss2595 The issue is you're claiming it's easier to debloat windows than to install linux, which means you're a troll. I mean you're obviously completely clueless about what's going on, you probably tried and failed to install Arch once, if you've even done that, and the confidence with which you say something so ridiculous on it's face means you don't care and you're just out to say crap to annoy people, the definition of a troll.
I've got two windows 10 laptops that I've converted to mint in the last 2 weeks. Main win 10 PC to go when I figure it out.
Awesome bro, good going.
I flipped an old HP all in one touch PC on the local Facebook groups in my area. I installed Linux Mint in the version, and clearly it didn't deter buyers. I think if it could get more support for games and other tasks, I would switch.
people who can't afford new pc, may be force to try Linux.
@@Britec09 The CEO of microsoft might be a secret linux agent with a mandate to destroy windows in favour of linux. it's the only explanation for the marketing decisions.
I'm currently using my old DDR2 pc that I still have since 2008 to test out some Linux Distros. I did manage to install Windows 11 23h2 on it using the command prompt bypass method.
Yeah sounds like something like a Core Duo, still works well with Linux. You can even watch Utube at 720p.
The Core Duo, still does well with Linux.
Linux is strongest in the web server and supercomputer fields where it has a very large market share.
Its now great on Desktops also, give Linux Mint OS a try.
The world runs on Linux these days. Android phones, most web servers, supercomputers, IoT devices; it's everywhere in huge numbers.
I personally can't make the transition, I hate using terminal for simple installations, I wish they could incorporate a installer like Windows. I've tried my best to switch and for me it's just not there. That being said I think I could get used to it but for now gonna stick with what I know and comfortable with and it is Windows. Maybe in the future Linux will be there just now yet. "not" Using Linux takes me back to the old Tandy MSDOS days where you had to program everything from a program book that was included Need a Linux installer on the system. Thank you. I think a lot of people are where I'm at with Linux. P.S I'd rather drive a stick shift than an automatic that is just me, but I MISS gears every now and then
Brian highlighted the software installers of Zorin OS and Pop!_OS at 1:57 and 6:07 in this very video.
Most desktop user focused distros don't require the terminal for much of anything these days. There are graphical software installers which are much more like the Microsoft Store only with better software that you don't have to pay for.
A lot of LInux trouble shooting info is presented as terminal/bash commands as this is a cross-distro standard whereas the GUI stuff isn't. But Microsoft is doing exactly the same thing these days with Powershell. Brian resorts to them in his Win11 install videos. Terminal commands - be they Powershell or bash - are concise and repeatable hence a great way to communicate specific detailed information.
But you still don't need them for most things these days.
Try Linux Mint OS or ZORIN OS, you will use a terminal only as much as you do in windows to fix an odd problem. Where you people get these notions?
@@STONE69_ I will try it, thank you for the comment going to Linux if I can
Gaming i will agree with you , but in preparation to dropping windows i switched to open source software this tends to work on on both windows and Linux , usually almost identically . I write software and design Iot devices i dont consider my self a light user , but i manged the switch over fairly painlessly. the bigest PITA is ctrl c ctrl v and shift-ctrl c and shift ctrl v
Linux all the way baby!
I'll be using Linux from 2mw onwards I've used it before so it's no stranger to me💯
Which version of Linux were you using in this video? It looked pretty simple to navigate. I've been looking to switch from Windows for a while now.
PopOS.... but don't pick a distro based on looks. Pick one based on what you want to do and what hardware you have.
@@notjustforhackers4252 Cool, thanks!
@@notjustforhackers4252 He was using Zorin OS and POP OS. But there was a problem with the updates on POP as it looked like they didn't install. That could be because the network was turned off maybe. Or because he was booting it in live CD mode.
It was Zorin OS, works very close to the way you are used to in Windows.
He was using Zorin OS in the first part and Pop!_OS in the second. Zorin is very Windows like while Pop!_OS is quite different - good but different. Also look at Linux Mint as it is very Windows like by default.
Hmm Brian mate I saw recently they announced the best ever Linux OS and I cannot find it because I would like to try it on my older Asus ROG laptop because it is still a great machine so do you have any idea of what that OS is?. It would be good if you could find that out for us and not being a gamer (frankly I have better things to do than sit around day after day playing games) am not interested in Linux for playing games. Having said that my only gripe on using Linux is that the sudo prompt changed to something that I would like to see made easier to use, and the daily and constant need to update apps.
I switched to linux about 3 years ago. Started with Linux Mint then MX Linux, Debian and finaly made my to Arch Linux. Love Arch. Ubuntu turned me off with demanding that you use SNAP packages. Ubuntu is trending like ms windows. Mint removes snaps and you have a choice to use them or not.
Been daily driving linux last 4 years play my games with little to no issues
after 10 ends l suspect that the numbers will rise a bit, but l dont think it will ever be the dominant desktop o s like it has done in the server world, electric cars, appliances and mobile phones
Linux unless i need to run certain games... software I've adopted alternatives or the same software but on Linux.
If you are not a gamer then Linux is easier to switch to than most are willing to admit. Its no different from changing from Android to iOS.
I agree
Wow, Linux is getting so popular. Try Linux Mint OS on a USB drive, on an old Laptop, on a secondary SSD Drive, on a Virtual Machine, Install beside Windows on the existing drive...Be patient, it takes time to get used to a new OS.
Is that popular, 4%? Really... I tried several linux distros, recently and in the past, no distro can match windows.
@@chriss2595 You're right, growing from 3% to 4.5% after many years is nothing. I use Linux Mint and have used many distros but they all still have some idiosyncracies.
@STONE69 - True and I agree.
Anything New including a New OS whether a new Windows OS or Linux OS , takes time to get used to and has a Learning curb of some Degree.
In example, Win. 8 Interface was far different in Navigating around from Win.7. And Win.11 Interface is quite different to learn to Navigate from Win.10. Thus, there are Learning curbs and time required to Invest in order to Adjust with any New OS.
Furthermore, I strongly believe that Many people ... ( in the near Coming years, as the World gets Crazier / Harder on many levels ) ... that are Unwilling or Unable to have Linux as either One of their OS or Primary OS ... they'll likely find that their Privacy & Security as well as the stable Functioning of the Computer devices becoming Noticeably more Problematic, to say the least.
Good luck to those people because they're going need it if they're that Blindly trusting in solely Windows as things Ramp up.
@@vladimirdorta6692 4% out of 2 billion=80 million ....Right thats nothing, right!!! lmao!!
@@chriss2595 i have seen you in alottt of comments seems you just are very much hating linux for zero reason or more of reasons that are not linux problems but game/software problems not supporting linux because the truth is if anti cheat was not a thing alot of people would use linux over windows and that would bring more attention which means even more people that dont know anything about pcs would find out and run linux if they feel it looks or works nicer can you explain how no distro matches windows you gotta be some windows elite to be this hateful of a os i have very little problems with my linux switch this past couple weeks only things are anti cheat any other program/software there is always a work around so i dont see the problem
My take on that is that the majority of people I think they don't know Linux and if they do they don't know how to install it and use it. I learnt only windows and thats it. And yes I would try Linux and yes I have an old PC but a good one, so the question is.. do you have a video about downloading and installing Linux on a PC? I would be glad to watch it..
He has a stack of videos about Linux including installing various Linux distros. Just do a search on his UA-cam home page. There are also bucket loads of other channels demonstrating Linux installs like Distrotube or Learn Linux TV. Installing Linux is very easy these days.
If possible, I would suggest that you buy a new SSD to try Linux on so you can keep your old Windows install safe on the original disk in case you don't like Linux. Just remove the Windows disk, pop in the new SSD, install Linux and go. If you don't like it, swap the Windows disk back in and you still have another disk you can use for additional storage or back up or whatever.
Up and down is normal statistical behaviour and less to do about starting and then stopping. I assume this is Linux desktop rather than servers where Linux still has an edge.
The only thing I need is good compatibility for gaming, and then I will switch completely to Linux.
All other software I use, I can get Linux versions for.
Fortnite, Val etc etc still don't work and these are very popular games
steam are great for gaming on linux
@@grumpyolman2386 Yes, Steam is great. I hope Valve will develop this further.
Windows in a VM machine might suffice in some cases for pesky windows only software.
I only use Thunderbird for e-mail, Firefox for the web and a couple of tools. If only Linux had a decent screen reader app, I'd give the OS serious consideration. As the user base is so tiny, that is never likely to happen.
There are visually impaired developers in the Linux space so while options may be limited at the moment I believe they are getting better.
@@dingokidneys Thank you for your reply. Yes, I've seen videos on Orca and various voices, but, quite frankly, the quality of the speech is about 10 years behind that on Windows from what I've heard. Orcha's default voice is akin to a Dalek and about what I used to get way back on Windows XP. At that rate of development, I really don't hold out much hope that anything as good as NVDA will come along soon. And, of course, NVDA doesn't work with Wine.
I'm an old man and I detest things that are looking at me on the net! I have a new desktop with 10 installed. I probably haven't used it much at all. I also have an older laptop with 10. Very seldom used both were gifts.. I just use my I phone 7plus mostly to text/email and look up parts for my farm equipment. Do a lot of U Tub but they also monitor a lot and block my comments. I don't play little boy games at all.. So I expect to go to Linux next year. It may be difficult but I will try when google, Microsoft and others leave me behind next year.. I'm not a rich man and I'm not spending any more money on someone to pry on my privacy in the USA...
If Linux were to gain full support for Adobe Creative Cloud and become more flexible for gaming, it would likely experience a significant surge in popularity. Also if Windows 10 ends its support.
"and become more flexible for gaming"? You're kidding right? An open source gaming platform is as flexible as you can get!!!
There are very few games that don't work on linux at this point and it's usually a deliberate developer decision like Riot, who's games all suck anyway, or Rainbow 6.
I have got a secondary machine that is now completely Linux based, but my big gaming pc may have to stay on Windows for now
"It's the year of the Linux desktop!"
Just kidding, somebody had to say it. :)
More importantly, this represents how many people in the tech community had been pushed away by Microsoft. Microsoft isn't listening to criticism from them and it's not just the general "Microsoft bashing" that happens a LOT. They bring legit concerns to the table about privacy, update best practices, customization of the UI, and more, and Microsoft not only does not listen to them, Microsoft does the EXACT OPPOSITE and doubles down on doing things badly.
The people in the tech community all have personal limits in how much they can take before they've had enough and will look for something else. These people are smart enough to build their own environment on something else and have no issues with connecting with others in various communities to work together to do that. The more people try Linux and post their experiences with it online, the more that gets fixed and updated by greater Linux community.
Linux systems as a whole are now on par with Windows with capability. If something isn't working on Linux now, it's not Linux's fault. Lots of software was only written for Windows. That's not Linux's fault, but the TASK that the software does is within Linux's capability to run. The fact that Linux can run so much software that was made for Windows right now is proof of that and also proof of how talented the Linux community is in getting it to run in the first place.
We are still a long ways away from the "year of the Linux desktop", but the technical barriers to it are disappearing. Now it comes down to getting more companies to port their products over to it or support running their products under WINE. That'll come eventually as millions keep trying Linux as Microsoft keeps pushing the tech community away (going up a percentage point means millions of customers are trying or have moved to Linux). The normies who don't understand technology take their lead from the tech community. If the tech community can give them a cheaper alternative that is better for their needs, they're going to start trying them out on it at some point.
In related news Linux Mint 22 is now available for download
Thanks for sharing
@@Britec09 And just discovered it's not playing nice with VMWare. Video keeps messing up. 21.3 works fine.
Windows problems are very many, in addition to the number of failures in its system, and the hackers are heavily directed to its weakness and overthrow, and this is because it is considered the most used system, in addition to that it is not open source, and in my own opinion, moving to secure systems and respecting privacy is better, despite the lack of some programs that are in Windows, but with time it will be completed
Apple and Linux are better but, my opinion is: Windows Server 2022 is better for me
@@SametKaratas-db1xu This depends on the nature of your work, of course, but you have to try Debian, Fedora and other distributions servers, your outlook will inevitably change :)
How does one tell, given a possibly significant underground usage of Linux as a second boot or otherwise aftermarket system? Are there scientific polls?
I'm staying on Windows 10 until October 2025, then might change to Linux
Hey Brian, is it true dual booting Linux/Windows is more secure, considering increasing hacks/cybercrime? Perhaps a 'leg' of your channel could sample a few popluar combos like MX Linux dual booting with W11?..
Dual booting does not change your security or risk profile. How you use your system is the most significant factor.
Brian has a number of videos about dual booting. Just search on his UA-cam home page. Most Linux distros install similarly so for most it's "seen one install, seen 'em all."
Dual booting anything with Windows is always problematic as Windows updates regularly break the boot manager so unless you know how to deal with this on your system you're in for a hard time.
@@dingokidneys Reading deficit duly noted.
I'm currently using Win 10 and Linux. May go all Linux if Win 11 turns out to be as annoying as it seems like it will be.
There's going to be loads of users who keep using W10 after they cannot receive any updates. My local club has a PC and it uses W7 that's because the PC isn't used online so it doesn't matter what OS the club uses. I have two desktop PC's one running W10 and the other Ubuntu, I will ditch W10 when the PC needs a new SSD if not sooner. General users could ditch Microscam if they only use their PC for browsing the net, streaming video and email because they don't require any proprietary software even small businesses could do the same if they only want to use office software to print out a few documents as Libre Office can do that. If the user just gets a new HDD/SSD when their PC's drive breaks I bet some repairers are going to say they cannot reinstall W10 on the machine or if they can it won't have the last updates, this could make the decision for the person to either buy a new PC or have a distro of Linux installed on the PC.
Linux is not on the desktop because very few schools teach it. But the entire Internet runs on it to the tune of 80 to 75%. When you work our large network systems, use Linux not Windows. It's not scalable. look at Windows one problem it has that stupid registry. Why is that there so that works on modern equipment. Also almost all electronic device switches, routers wireless devices use Linux as their software. Desktop not so much. But I have to admit you know a lot about Windows. Windows has always tended to aggravate the hell out of me. Especially on server set ups, their licensing requirement is insane.
Windows still aggravates the hell out of me, too. But I still use it. I did use Linux for a while last year and it worked fine for mundane tasks like web browing and creating OpenOffice documents. Trouble with Linux is that sometimes it doesn't do what you would expect it to do, and then it's the devil's own job to find out why.
That's still a very low market share. Not worth worrying about.
Why would it be a "worry"?
Linux Desktop 4.45% (Os Market Share) as of this morning for the stats of July
Is it home users or organisations that are using Linux in your survey?
first question I would ask looking at the stats: what is the source? if # of sold PCs with the preinstalled OSes, then it's a biased statistics.
Many Windows are sold preinstalled, whereas most linux are downloaded and installed by users
It's usually some web traffic stats based on the browser user agent.
Its a reputable Company. Try Linux Mint OS and reduce all the nonsense.
We need a real competitor to Microsoft Windows because Mac OS isn’t unless apple makes one an os for pcs Lennox isn’t to
Just ordered a new bigger Disk to created a Multi boot Environment for Linux gaming. Lets see what happens
I'm _"in that boat,"_ Brian: *all* the latest hardware (and ALL my programs) would have to work with whatever version of Linux I'd be using - _without_ me having to tinker with it on a daily basis - before I'd consider abandoning Miscreantsoft's slave ship.
there is tinkering on windows too, only on mac there isnt any.
@@Ralphunreal That's absolutely true and, as I was making my OP earlier, I had that very thought - but here's the thing: I've been working with Windows desktop machines since the mid 1980's - which makes me quite experienced at tinkering with it. With Linux I'd have to start all over again ('from jumpstreet') and I'm just too damned old & tired to do that.
I've (many times) flirted with the idea of throwing in my lot with with the hippies over at Apple but, there again, I'm not convinced that a mac-based platform with do *everything* I want it to do, *the way* that I want it done.
So (for now), it looks like I'm sticking with _the evil that I know._ 🤔
Linux is much better with hardware these days. Many hardware companies contribute to the Linux kernel development so that their gear will have support out of the box. You may have to make sure that you use a cutting edge kernel and so go for a 'testing' rather than 'stable' version but even 'testing' versions are often more stable than Windows.
It would seem to me that a little panic may be staring to take hold with all those who make a living sorting out the problems that are needlessly created by a Microsoft operating system. (Just saying - not trolling) And do not forget - instead you can always run Microsoft Windows on a virtual machine (if you really need to!)
win10 currently but I have been all Linux before and will go again. For those who need win11; show me the money.
Market Share data of anything on any site will either be a fluctuating hit or miss.
*OS market share desktop edition June 2024* : Linux: - 4.04%
*OS market share of Linux in June 2024* : Linux - 1.51%
*Steam OS market share June 2024* : Linux - 2.08% of willing participants.
I have a Tower I built July of 2011. Certainly it is not available for Win11. I will either install newer components or swith to a Linux distro, but am not sure whaich to try. I do not game andf this old tower is only used for web sites and emails.
WOW That's an oldie
Buy a new SSD, swap it for the existing boot drive, install Linux (e.g. Zorin or Linux Mint) and see how she flies. I am using a desktop I had built in 2013 right now with Debian 12.6 running on it and it's fine for all internet stuff. I even run VMs on it including a Win11 VM. It was high spec for the time with an i5 processor, 16GB RAM, an SSD boot disk and a pair of 2TB HDDs in RAID1 for my data but I also run Linux Mint on a 2008 Dell laptop and it works fine for basic web stuff. (UA-cam lags a bit.)
sick and tired...recall will always be there in the background
Some of my saved history searches shows my Windows 10 Home laptop as being signed in from a Linux device... How is this possible?
Is Linux running on the same machine as Windows 10 is/was? Maybe the saved searches, on Google or whatever, see the same IP address being used and will show the current systems accessing that information.
@@TheCocoaDaddy I'm not sure. I didn't changeover to Linux, but perhaps it may have snuck aboard somehow in background apps, attached to something I downloaded in the past. I dunno.
If you see unexpected activity on your Google account, I would suggest that you change the password and activate two-factor authentication if you can. It may be innocent, such as you signed in from a Linux system you booted from a USB stick or a generic Android phone or other device - like a smart TV or media player - or it may be that someone is hacking into your Google account. Change the password and strengthen security to be safe.
@@0neIntangible Linux cannot sneak aboard unexpectedly. You would have to take some positive action such as burning a LInux ISO to a USB stick and booting your system from that as well as signing into your Google/Microsoft account from that session.
@@dingokidneys No, I am not that computer savvy.
I really wish i could switch to Linux im a pc gamer and have to use windows cause i play call of duty mostly and the anti-cheat would not allow me to use Linux.
I feel your pain
linux needs native games, emulation isnt ideal. if the market keeps growing it might get more native games and programs.
I think in reality the Phone is replacing the PC for a lot of normie users. Some may keep a PC or Laptop around for school papers, taxes or light gaming. I've been to lot of households where the desktop is over in the corner collecting dust and it's a Windows 7 era computer. They all have smart devices and phones to do their internet things now.
Very true. With large high resolution screens and powerful processors, phones are all some people need even for gaming.
windows 10 is such a dumpster fire. I've been using PC since 1995, and never have I had so many problems with their OS until now. 1909 was pretty annoying but the final was awful.
It was so bad that I was pushed into moving my main computer to Mac, that isn't bad but that's what happens. I use Mac and pc, side by side, different screens, and two monitors one mouse and keyboard. Musician, so I need my PC with all its power and my Mac mini m1 giving me my main daw setup. If I could, I would make the PC into a linux machine but I know better, I've used linux since 1997 off and on.
I am afraid that if this number goes up, Linux won't be the same anymore. Foss could be a thing of the past. More companies like canonical would start owning Linux. It is free now but what if they pull a redhat. Then Linux will be the new windows. Nope, let's stay at 4%.
Linux is released under the GPL...........no one can own Linux.
Bazzite Linux works well for gaming i saw ETA Prime video a few days ago.
Yeah, its getting better.
I use Windows Server 2022 for editing roblox games. So, I'm happy until October 14, 2031
Thanks for sdharing.
@@Britec09You're welcome
**Gee, I wonder why.**
Lookin forward to when it's 14%.
So keep one Windows computer for Games and a Linux computer for everything else
Thats the spirit, and when you become an adult and give up the games. Your home free.
Not really. Linux sucks in desktop environments. There's always something that doesn't work and it costs many many hours to figure out a lot of things. Nope, not for me.
@@chriss2595 thats not true at all, you are misinformed, or lack ability. Which is it?
@@chriss2595 lets face it, you lack the talent to use other OSs. Failure!!!
@@mikeunt44 Typical reaction. I tried several linux distros. Let's face it: u can't stand critical reactions.
I'm getting tired of MS proprietory crap, & I'd move to Linux, if they supported gaming more!
7000 thousand games can play on Linux now, I'm sure you will find something sheesh!!
@@STONE69_ Really? How do I find out which games they support?
Make it good for gamers and steal the market from windows to end there monopoly and the spying, private life called private because its private im just a humble gamer want to play online offline what ever with out some one looking over my shoulder so yes thing need to change before we are monitor like little children, thanks Brite09 for having our back mate peace out.
7000 games on Linux, it already is the competition.
2 months later 4.5 %
You get graphics cards, high and graphics cards to work on Linux well and computer games to work on Linux. Well guess what windows goes down the toilet. I know this for a fact because I've done it.
What's about school & office use Linux OS in computer & Japan country ?
Try open source office software on Windows. LibreOffice, FreeOffice or WPS office are good to try. If they work for you in Japanese on Windows, they will work under Linux.
I am a gamer, therefore Linux is still in the Stone Age, I do admire open source though. I do have Ubuntu installation where you can try it, however it's stuck in Grub rescue mode something about a bootloader, what a headache.
If your a hardcore gamer, then yes, Linux still has a way to go.
@@Britec09 I wouldn't even say "hardcore" gamer. I have limited free time, so when I want to play a game in the evening for an hour or two - I just want it to work. I've given Linux (+Lutris, 3rd party Gog launchers, Steam, etc) the benefit of the doubt and tried to make it work, but it's too much effort.
a computer that uses ddr3 is perfect.
Let me explain , ddr3 is outdated , older , and dirt cheap.
Because of this you can literally get 10 or more sticks used on eBay for
only 20 dollars. You max out any old computer with 8 or 16 gb memory ,
install a crucial 2.5 used ssd and I guarantee you that computer will
run windows11 great.
I have a five year old HP desktop that I'm not able to upgrade to win 11.
Thanks to Microsoft
Still using Windows because there's software on Windows that isn't available on Linux which stops me from moving to Linux. For example video editing software and yes there is Davinci resolve but it's not as easy to use on Linux and as you pointed out Linux doesn't have industry standard software and I need industry standard software for video editing, thumbnails for my UA-cam channel etc.
I cannot use Linux as my main system, I also have issues. Not all Linux fault
"Lightworks" is an industry standard video editor available for Linux.
@@notjustforhackers4252 Industry standard means the industry uses the software and the video editing industry is dominated by Adobe and Davinci Resolve followed by Filmora so Light Works is not to industry standard. Most UA-camrs use Adobe, Davinci Resolve, iMovie or Final Cut Pro( if on a Mac, iPhone or iPad), Filmora and Cap Cut so obviously Light Works isn't to industry standard even the Television & Movie Industries mainly use Adobe or Davinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.
my computer is compatible with windows 11 but i'm tired of microsoft and their conditions that's why i use linux i don't play games
So you will be OK then. Hope everything works out.
@@Britec09
linux works perfectly without error, I use opensuse thumbleweed
@@Britec09
linux works perfectly without error, I use opensuse tumbleweed
I duel boot Zorin & Win 10 .
Applications & software packages are not the operating system !
Win 3.1 open source lookalike software & a game of what terminal command works today isn't helping linux .
The problem is o/s market shear & open source .
Open source software = free
Proprietary software = $$$
Every time a video like this comes out you’ll get a m the Linux die hards come out and say how great it is. What they don’t tend to say is what they use it for or how great the software for it is, because that’s the problem.
Listen to what people who are sticking with Windows are saying! I’ve been dabbing with Linux for nearly 20 years but as a photographer it doesn’t have the software I need. For example, GIMP is the only choice for photo editing and it’s hideous. You don’t have to compare it to Photoshop to say that. I use Affinity Photo. There’s no comparison. Could GIMP at least update the interface to something from the last 10 years?
Linux can be the greatest operating system out there, but without the software people need, it’s not much use. There’s a reason so few people use it and no amount of fanboyism is going to change that. Give me the software and I’ll change over in a heartbeat.
"GIMP is the only choice for photo editing and it’s hideous."..... Darktable, RawTherapee, Krita, DigiKam, LightZone, AfterShot Pro, Pixlr, Canva, Photopea, Adobe Express and Photoshop on the Web.
You don't really know what you're talking about do you.
and now im still worried switching to linux because of nvidia drivers tho. 😂😂😂😂
use amd
NVidia is now contributing code to the Linux kernel because they want their cards to run well on it. Still, AMD and Intel ARC have better support for now.
4.45 as of today
So do a video with linux on a 10 year+ pc or laptop and give to you mum to see how she likes it
My mum is 81 and she is not tech savvy
what is you name after it has been brayen,it no longer is? wtf just happened to london.