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GNU/Linux desktop share doubles in the US over a year

Original: 🐧 GNU/Linux Doubled in a Year in the US That's based on a vast amount of data 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tux

Reports circulating in the open-source community say GNU/Linux usage in the United States has doubled over the past year, based on a large dataset. Enthusiasts are citing the figure as evidence of Linux's growing momentum on the desktop, driven by interest in open-source software.

Why now: A reported doubling of Linux usage in the US is notable news for the open-source community

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• 🐧 GNU/Linux Doubled in a Year in the US That's based on a vast amount of data 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/10/10/GNU_Linux_Doubled_in_a_Year_in_the_US.shtml # DataScience # Linux # OpenSource · feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com · 4

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