valentinoLinux Desktop Market share keeps increasing, 3.19% now. +0.7%
empireOfLoveThanks, Steam Deck.
Most OS statistics come from web usage which is probably pretty minimal for steamdecks.
It’s not so much about browsing on steam decks. It’s about the technical improvements Valve has brought to Linux gaming compatibility that has now made full Linux conversion without a Windows dual-boot for gaming a true reality. Once people don’t have to reboot every time they want to start a game they’ll stay in Linux full time.
nakalI think SteamOS might help a bit, but the driving factor might be that Microsoft decided to ditch much of good hardware on their upgrade path to Windows 11.
insomniacIt seems like a nice one-two punch of Microsoft shitting the bed with Windows 11 at the same time Valve is taking big strides towards making Linux a viable option for gaming. I don’t think you would see this if either happened in isolation.