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[–] 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I am I the only one that thinks 2024 was a great year for Linux Desktop?

Not in any real advancements in Linux, but because Windows in now shit enough 3 of my non-techy friends switched to Ubuntu just to avoid Windows.

Disclaimer: All 3 were gamers that saw me playing the games they cared about on Steam Deck. So it was actually Steam Deck that did the heavy lifting in this example.

I mean, it's not mainstream Linux usage, but it's a damn good step forward, right? Even if it is just people giving it reasonable consideration πŸ˜„

Edit: Typo

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago*

    I would say the Steam Deck has been the major impetus for Linux adoption for a couple of years now. I know it sealed the deal for me, when I went into desktop mode and learned that KDE is basically Windows but better lol.

    But Linux, particularly Linux gaming, owes so much to Valve/Proton for the direction we're going.

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