Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Is the year of Linux actually happening? StatCounter data shows that the market share of the Linux operating system has tripled since May, climbing to over ten percent in the United States. The "year of Linux" has been a thing for literally decades, but never delivered. Yet 2026 seems to be an indication that it's finally gaining traction.