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Windows Drops Below 60% Desktop Share as Linux Gains Ground

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Windows has fallen below 60% of global desktop OS market share for the first time in years, according to recent data. Linux has seen steady growth, now accounting for over 4% of the market. The shift reflects increasing adoption of Linux in development and enterprise environments.

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The headline understates Linux's momentum: while Windows still dominates, the steady rise of Linux signals a meaningful shift in developer and enterprise preferences.
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