Linux Desktop Market Share Surpasses 10% in North America

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By EditorDavidAug 2, 2026, 10:04 am284 ptsTop
The blog Linuxiac reports: Linux has crossed a major milestone in North America, with the open-source operating system now accounting for 10.65% of desktop usage in the region, according to Statcounter's latest figures for July 2026. The result places Linux firmly in double-digit territory for the first time in…

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