I'd just like the percentage of desktop linux adoption (at least as it's reported) to climb from 2% to something like 10%. I'm ambitious, eh ?
I do agree with FUD analysis. I will also say that from my dealings with Linus (mostly in far past), he would be the first to admit he doesn't know/keep up with everything going on. But you're right, he has great insight and experience with the kernel. From recent news stories, he'd rather everything he said wasn't taken as 'the gospel' too 🙂 (ah, the price of fame)

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Everyone has their opinions on why 'Linux' does not have sufficient market share in the desktop space. It is quite alarming but, hey, I believe that there are more people using Linux now than before! JoshStrobl is right about Snaps and software delivery being 'the easy part'. Windows also has many methods of software delivery. (Eg. Steam, MS Store, etc...) It does not seem to impede its profits, however. People will come to use Linux, if ever, in their own time. We just have to focus on building a better OS (or a better 'family' of Operating Systems). I don't see why we have to fret over market share. It is unlikely that the users of MacOS worry about it despite having a relatively lower market share compared to Windows. Instead, Apple made it a selling point and marketed it as an 'elitist computer'. Do yourself a favour and stop worrying about market share. Enjoy using Linux! Always remember that Linux is just another tool in the toolkit. Use it wisely for your own good and the good of others. Keep up the good work, Solus! 😄

    If you can make Fortnite work without flaw in Solus, you can attract about 90% of gamers to your operating system.

      Staudey That game is actually the only reason Windows 10 is still installed on my desktop. 😛

          Fatih19 Yeah, the anti-cheat is the problem. Having the store available means nothing.

              EbonJaeger Steam is apparently working with EAC to fix this. Maybe Epic will just need to pay a licensing fee to steam after they got it done. I too would love to play some casual matches of Paladins every once in a while.

                  Miscreated seems to work with Steam Play (more or less) and they use EAC too afaik. So there is at least a shimmer of hope for Fortnite players ^^

                  IIRC, there is a version of the anti-cheat that works on Linux. The Fortnite people have so far chosen not to use that one. So we'll see.

                    EbonJaeger What do you mean there's a version that works? Is it official or some randos packaged the EAC to be compatible with Linux?

                      This should be in a separate discussion, which you've already created.

                      Justin I ain't rich fam. This might be ironic, but to give my two cents here, every heroes is much more customizable. Just like a linux distro.

                          Fatih19 Overwatch isn't for the rich. It's actually going on sale very soon I believe.

                              Justin Still tho, I don't like the way Blizzard going. It's just activision, no more Blizzard.