LINUX BREAKS 5% DESKTOP SHARE IN U.S., SIGNALING OPEN-SOURCE SURGE AGAINST WINDOWS AND MACOS

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Linux has finally crossed the 5% threshold in desktop market share within the US. The surge in use reflects broader dissatisfaction with dominant players like Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS. It is being driven by factors like privacy concerns, customization demands, and the rising cost of proprietary ecosystems. Advancements in user-friendly distributions such as Ubuntu and Fedora have lowered barriers for non-technical users.