Today, Linux systems are used throughout computing, from embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers, and have secured a place in server installations such as the popular LAMP application stack. Use of Linux distributions in home and enterprise desktops has been growing.

What common devices use Linux?

Today, a small number of computer users use Linux operating systems compared to Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X users. Linux is, however, embedded in other electronic devices such as TVs, watches, servers, cameras, routers, printers, fridges, and even cars.

How common is Linux?

Linux is the OS of 1.93% of all desktop operating systems worldwide. In 2018, the market share of Linux in India was 3.97%. In 2021, Linux ran on 100% of the world’s 500 supercomputers. In 2018, the number of Linux games available on Steam reached 4,060.