They’re going to keep doing this, because they essentially have a monopoly. Apple is the only real competitor, and they’re paying Google for AI now, so same-same.
I think Linux on desktop is at about 3%, but rising lately. That’s not enough to change their minds, but it is a good alternative. Linux Mint is where I’ve been for the past year and a half. As long as you don’t absolutely need Adobe or AutoCAD products, etc., it’s a stable, and useful alternative.
Valve is making good progress on pushing Linux. I think other companies could also follow suit. The only real reason Microsoft is so dominant is because windows comes preloaded.
They’re going to keep doing this, because they essentially have a monopoly. Apple is the only real competitor, and they’re paying Google for AI now, so same-same.
I think Linux on desktop is at about 3%, but rising lately. That’s not enough to change their minds, but it is a good alternative. Linux Mint is where I’ve been for the past year and a half. As long as you don’t absolutely need Adobe or AutoCAD products, etc., it’s a stable, and useful alternative.
Valve is making good progress on pushing Linux. I think other companies could also follow suit. The only real reason Microsoft is so dominant is because windows comes preloaded.