Linux is widely used to run the internet and in all 85% of all the servers are running Linux. Streams have 1600 games on Linux now, including many mainstream titles. Another reason for this amazing amount of popularity is that Linux is extremely popular and favorite operating system among hackers.
Thousands of programmers began working to enhance Linux, and the operating system grew rapidly. Because it is free and runs on PC platforms, it gained a sizeable audience among hard-core developers very quickly.
Linux world is fragmented. The main reason why Linux is not popular on the desktop is that it doesn’t have “the one” OS for the desktop as does Microsoft with its Windows and Apple with its mac, and os. If Linux had only one operating system, then the scenario would be totally different today.
Another frequent question is “Why is Linux so popular among hackers?”.
Another reason for this amazing amount of popularity is that Linux is extremely popular and favorite operating system among hackers. The main reason is Linux source code is freely available because it is an open source operating system.
The Linux community tends to like being edgy users, that use stuff that normies don’t know about, or wouldn’t use. Ubuntu has crossed that threshold for some time now.
Some people hate Desktop Linux because a lot of time their first encounter with the system and it’s environment is a horrible experience. Top reasons WHY it is a horrible experience are, in no particuular order, as follows: 1) GNOME and Unity.
Why should I use GNU/Linux?
However, in contrast, Linux is completely an open source project. You can have a look at the source code of a Linux OS, which is a plus. I know, most people don’t care about this openness of Linux, but to me, this is the most important feature of using GNU/Linux.
Is there a Linux for everyone?
So, you can choose to install any of the available Linux distros according to your requirements. For example, there are Linux distributions for hackers, there are Linux distributions for programmers, there are Linux distributions for extremely old computers, and the list goes on. There is a Linux for everyone.