Alan Browne
The only thing Linux users seem to crow about most is "it's free, it's freee@!!!!!!" - and then they complain about there not being a free app to do a particular thing...

ray carter
It's not only about 'free' (which, BTW in the Linux world refers to 'freedom' instead of 'free' as in beer) - it's also about the endless upgrades which, IMHO, should not have to be purchased after you buy your software.

I have not complained yet about any particular lack. It's up to each individual to ascertain whether or not Open Source software will meet his/ her needs.

BTW: Linux is probably the most used OS on the planet. All those Android platforms run a Linux kernel and Java VM.

Alan Browne
Which is beside the point - the numbers provided are for desktop environments. There are also stats for smartphones:

iOS: 55.9% (belying your claim above) Android: 30.6%

and the others. (Same source as the first stat).

ray carter
And there are other devices in the world than desktops, servers and smartphones.