Linux, a free, open-source operating system, runs most of the internet’s servers, yet it remains a niche choice on consumer PCs. For years, Linux’s desktop market share in North America generally hovered in the low single digits. However, reports began popping up earlier this week that Linux’s market share had doubled, from the usual 3% to 5% to around 10%, according to Statcounter. And it happened quickly — in just a few weeks between May and June.
Statcounter, which provides usage stats helpful to webmasters and cybersecurity professionals, measures website visits, including the operating system used to access the website. Statcounter can’t…
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