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Why Most Users Stay On Windows Despite Linux Being Free
Windows remains the dominant desktop operating system in the world, and cost is not the main factor for most users. Linux is free and mature, but adoption on consumer desktops continues to be behind Windows for many reasons.
Three factors explain why: software and hardware compatibility, user familiarity, and Microsoft’s long-standing control over institutional environments.
Let's dive in into the each one seperately.
https://www.ghacks.net/2026/02/16/why-most-users-stay-on-windows-despite-linux-being-free/