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Why everyone suddenly cares about Linux gaming—and it's not just the Steam Deck
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The numbers on Linux installations are finally starting to show some life, and despite what some people might say, it's not all down to just one or two major moves. But, undeniably, the rise of Linux gaming has something to do with it.
After decades of being inviable as a primary gaming platform, things are changing fast in the world of Linux gaming. This time it doesn't feel like a flash in the pan, but trying to understand why it feels that way to me turns out to be a little complicated.
The Verge:
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Linux usage on Steam hits a record high for the second month in a row | The Verge
After finally passing the 3 percent mark in October, Linux usage on Steam has peaked again in the November Steam Hardware & Software Survey. As of last month, Linux users accounted for 3.2 percent of all Steam users. That pales in comparison to Windows usage (94.79 percent), but it’s still a boost from October and marks a new all-time high for Linux usage on Steam.
Unsurprisingly, Valve’s own Linux distribution is the most popular, with 26.4 percent of Linux users running SteamOS Holo. Arch Linux, Linux Mint, CachyOS, Bazzite, and Ubuntu trailed behind with shares of about 5 to 10 percent each.