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Linux does these 3 things better than Windows, and the gap is widening

Windows is better than Linux in some stuff, but Linux has always been better than Windows in other things.

I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment thanks to its community

The Steam Deck was never intended to run Windows, but that hasn't stopped a savvy community from making it work.
Rock Paper Shotgun

From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows

For radical, picture me skateboarding ungainly while installing Linux - or, to be more precise CachyOS - on my PC. Windows 11 ...

Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests

The tests, conducted by NJ Tech, used identical hardware: an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with a Radeon RX 6700 XT, alongside ...

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech

France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.

I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux

That’s right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux.
TweakTown

90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...
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Linux gaming reaches 5.3% on Steam, Windows drops below 93%

Steam Deck's success pushes Linux gaming to an unprecedented 5.3% market share milestone while Windows drops below 93% for ...