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is it fair to say linux is the most popular operating system kernel?

i mean, it powers android, the most popular mobile os, chrome os, nearly all servers, raspberry pi’s, embedded devices and linux desktop operating systems. it has the be the most popular kernel, right?

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  • 2
    3y
    Question is why would you think it MIGHT not be
  • 4
    3y
    It powers practically everything not powered by windows 🤷‍♂️

    So... umm.. sure it's probably a good bet.

    But WHY is it popular?
    Because it doesn't come with a cost to license its use.
  • 2
    3y
    I did a quick search and according to this website https://gs.statcounter.com/os-marke... Android alone dominates users of windows which makes sense. So yes, its most popular.
  • 4
    3y
    Linux is most popular in places where you don't notice it's Linux. That's kinda the problem...
  • 3
    3y
    Are you joking ?? Linux is everywhere it is just that big companies are ashamed to say they didn’t pay for it 😂😂😂
  • 2
    3y
    the Linux kernel powers most of the servers that constitute the internet, a majority of the smartphones worldwide, and, especially because of chromeOS, a handful and increasing amount of laptops/desktops

    So yeah. I'd say its the most popular kernel
  • 1
    3y
    @asgs i’ve just never heard any statistics comparing kernels before. i assumed it was
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