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Discussion on: Why isn’t mainstream Linux available for mobile?

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Jean-Michel 🕵🏻‍♂️ Fayard

Linux didn't make a dent whatsoever on the desktop where Microsoft Windows was

Linux succeeded on other markets: server side, embedded devices, chrome OS, Android, ... all that run on Linux

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Akash Kava

Majority of developers use Linux and many organizations do use Linux, yes for commercial desktop market, Linux hasn't been successful, but at least it is viable alternative if you are willing to switch. For phone, there is no alternative.