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I'm not sure how accurate StatCounter is, given that most Linux users use adblockers. However, according to it, Linux has almost a 14% desktop share in India.

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[–] velox_vulnus@lemmy.ml 113 points 1 year ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (27 children)
[–] mrmanager@lemmy.today 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why are these companies the worst? It's a honest question since I actually don't know much about them.

[–] velox_vulnus@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 10 months ago)
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