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1. Sporkt+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-08-04 00:38:51
As with embedded gear, Linux is popular when people don't realise they're choosing Linux.
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2. warnin+F5[view] [source] 2023-08-04 01:32:05
>>Sporkt+(OP)
I think this applies to every operating system -- most people don't "choose" operating systems, they just use whatever came installed on the device.
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3. realus+XQ[view] [source] 2023-08-04 08:52:15
>>Sporkt+(OP)
People don't choose Windows either, they just use whatever is preinstalled.
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4. Sporkt+Un4[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-05 11:01:00
>>realus+XQ
I think large numbers of non-technical people make a conscious choice of OS when asking 'do I get a PC or a Mac'. Familiarity, compatibility with apps, games etc. I've not met a non-technical user actively choose Linux (or not complain if it's pre-installed). It's an anecdote but backed up by the numbers.
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