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Will 2026 be the year of the Linux desktop?
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Dec 31
9%
chance

Resolution Criteria

This market resolves YES if 2026 is widely recognized as "the year of the Linux desktop", citing significant milestones such as:

  • Global desktop market share reaching or exceeding 10%

  • Mainstream adoption breakthroughs in major regions

  • Significant shifts in user migration from Windows/macOS

  • Industry consensus on Linux achieving mainstream viability

The market resolves NO if 2026 does not receive widespread recognition as a breakthrough year, or if the phrase remains primarily used ironically/humorously without substantive industry validation.

Market context
Technology
Computing
Internet
Programming
Open Source
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