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I installed Linux on my mother-in-law’s PC to prove it’s easier than Windows

I gave the most non-technical user I know the OS everyone calls the most technical to see what happens.

I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.
XDA Developers

Microsoft says your PC can't run Windows 11, but these Linux distros run better on it anyway

He has loved computers since he got the Lenovo G570 in 2012. Abhishek holds a master's degree in computer applications and began his writing career in 2018. He loves writing how-to articles, listicles ...
Windows Latest

Ubuntu is growing faster on Windows 11 than on native Linux PCs, says Canonical

Ubuntu's VP of Engineering says WSL usage on Windows 11 is growing faster than native Ubuntu installs, and could overtake ...

Desktop Linux just cracked 10% market share - and Windows 11 is mostly to blame

Desktop Linux just cracked 10% market share - and Windows 11 is mostly to blame ...

Claude Code not working in WSL on Windows computer

If Claude Code is not working in WSL on Windows, check WSL distribution and Node.js. Additionally, reinstall Claude Code ...
XDA Developers

Linux was supposed to be temporary, but these things made me forget about Windows entirely

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3 ...
TweakTown

Steam data reveals PC gamers shifting from Windows to Linux

TL;DR: Windows remains the leading PC gaming OS with 95.1% market share, but Linux, driven by SteamOS and Steam Deck popularity, is steadily growing among gamers. Valve's SteamOS offers optimized ...

Manage Headless AI Gateways on Windows with Scheduled Tasks & Systemd

Manage headless AI Gateways on Windows with Scheduled Tasks, hidden launchers, WSL2, systemd, and user lingering for reliable ...