The answer is as circular as the Linux problem. Long now the famous operating system that supplies almost all web servers, the cloud, and all super computers does not appear to be the primary choice of millions of users.
Why
Linux is not adopted because of lack of adoption.
It's a circular problem. Linux needs more commercial applications, but commercial vendors will not develop their software for Linux unless it gains more market share. The Linux community needs more drivers than the hardware vendors, but the Companies hardware do not spend money on developing drivers for Linux since there is not much demand.
The Linux community would grow significantly if the market had more computers with a Linux preinstalled operating system, but it is still something that will not happen until more consumers ask for it. Linux has made great progress in the last ten years, and even more so in the last five years. But the road is long.
But why is not Linux adopted?
Because there are too many who are happy with the operating system they are currently using, and as we know the unknown is scaring. The operating system (Windows for the most part) works flawlessly (?) And the most important thing is that they are used to it. Let's say that most of them have paid for it. So there is no reason to change.
The other big hurdle is apps. For the average home user, Linux has most of the programs they need. Apps for electronic mail and web browsing, CD burning, USB recording, word processing and spreadsheets.
Linux has gameoh, and great games too. But he does not have big toys. It does not have exclusivity in big game names, and that's because these games and general apps are not designed to work on Linux or WINE.
For what reason; As in any trade transaction, this is the case law of supply and demand.
So a very important question right now could be:
How can I support the operating system and help the community develop?
There are many options. For example, you can buy hardware that is compatible with Linux whenever possible. When buying new computers, ask the store Linux computers or that do not have an operating system preinstalled. If they don't, tell them you'll buy from somewhere else.
When you see a game you like, ask developers if they have a Linx port. All of the above are aimed at people outside of the free software community, but they can be improved too much within the community.
Please take the time to report every bug, write the documentation in projects asking for help, donate money to useful projects, and submit feature requests you'd like to see in your system.
In short, if you want to see Linux being adopted more, it is important to get involved, both inside and outside the community.
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