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1. fatboy :mxlinux: :debian: (fatboy@fosstodon.org)'s status on Wednesday, 12-Jul-2023 20:15:04 JST fatboy :mxlinux: :debian:

   Our year is here! #linux

   After 30 Years, Linux Finally Hits 3% Market Share
   https://linuxiac.com/linux-hits-3-percent-market-share/

   • GNU/Matt :fedora: :kde: (gnuplusmatt@fosstodon.org)'s status on Wednesday, 12-Jul-2023 20:14:53 JST GNU/Matt :fedora: :kde:

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     • JP :popos: :pine64: :mojeek:
     • GotNothing :linux: ⭐

     @jppelt @GotNothing @fatboy I work #education IT. We use a lot of #Linux in the backend. But for client machines, you have to use something supported. People will riot if its not a known quantity.

     As much as I would love to give every student a Linux device and have them work in Libre office, its just not going to happen. There is probably also the argument to be made that you need to give them the tools they're going to see in the future and at 3% share, they're simply not going to see Linux.

   • JP :popos: :pine64: :mojeek: (jppelt@fosstodon.org)'s status on Wednesday, 12-Jul-2023 20:14:58 JST JP :popos: :pine64: :mojeek:

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     • GotNothing :linux: ⭐

     @GotNothing @fatboy seeing ChromeOS being pushed on public schools - it’s pathetic. My kids just leave the school issued computer to the side. My youngest uses a #Fedora based laptop and gets 💯 of his works done using 💯 compatible applications such as #libreoffice.

     We’ve moved around quite a bit and I’ve always talked to the district IT or school IT - why not Linux based school infrastructure?

     Killing me smalls…killing me…

   • GotNothing :linux: ⭐ (gotnothing@fosstodon.org)'s status on Wednesday, 12-Jul-2023 20:15:03 JST GotNothing :linux: ⭐

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     @fatboy Sad that Chrome OS is 4.15% Market Share 😢

   • Strypey (strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz)'s status on Wednesday, 12-Jul-2023 20:15:19 JST Strypey

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     • GNU/Matt :fedora: :kde:
     • JP :popos: :pine64: :mojeek:
     • GotNothing :linux: ⭐
     • Dave Lane (OERu)

     @gnuplusmatt
     > There is probably also the argument to be made that you need to give them the tools they're going to see in the future and at 3% share, they're simply not going to see Linux

     The reverse is more causal. If they are only introduced to digital handcuffs at school, chances are that's all they know how to use as adults. The whole point of public education is to avoid such outcomes. Just ask the OER Foundation folks.

     @jppelt @GotNothing @fatboy @lightweight

     #EdTech