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Linux market share sees increase

April 04, 2008 in News comments 7

In May 2007, 1.26% of computers were running Linux. As of this month, the numbers have increased by 61%, holding at 2.02% (beating out four older versions of Windows). Interestingly, XP is winning out over Vista by a landslide, with over a 70% difference in user share.

Operating Systems

1 Windows XP 78.78%
2 Windows Vista 6.93%
3 Mac OS X 4.91%
4 Windows 2000 3.20%
5 Linux 2.02%
6 Windows 98 1.01%
7 Windows 2003 0.72%
8 Windows ME 0.37%
9 Windows NT 0.05%
10 WAP 0.03%
chautemoc via w3counter.com »
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  • 1
    ar_cat Apr 5, 08
    I'm surprised that Vista is 2nd.
    • 0
      chautemoc Apr 5, 08
      Eh, if it's sold with newer systems, people will buy and use it. Same reason IE is up there, cause it's pushed.
  • 0
    GameFreak101 Apr 5, 08
    If I brought a new computer, it would definitely be an XP or a Mac. I'm not a fan of Vista.
  • 0
    Chais Apr 5, 08
    Go Linux!

    The penguin army increases in number and power daily. Accept your fate; you too shall be assimilated!
  • 0
    Twisted Apr 6, 08
    I thought that more people would be running Vista, as it's newer. I love Vista, and don't see what's wrong with it.
    • 0
      Chais Apr 6, 08
      Many people (such as myself) have been unlucky and have had numerous problems with it either due to incompatible hardware or other issues.
      • 0
        chautemoc Apr 6, 08
        I wouldnt say unlucky...
        Depends what you use it for I guess. Casual computer users might be fine.

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