Linux is popular among technology-savvy computer users because of its efficiency and reliability. It is cross-platform compatible, working on desktops, laptops, servers, mobile devices, and even game consoles, tablets, and supercomputers. Because of this, the Linux OS is found in a great variety of hardware platforms.

What is Linux mainly used for?

Linux has long been the basis of commercial networking devices, but now it’s a mainstay of enterprise infrastructure. Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.

How widely used 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.