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Linux just cracked 10% desktop usage in North America, but no one's sure why
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this post was submitted on 05 Aug 2026
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Many people started taking measures against fingerprinting. Fauxx is a new android app that could cause just this sudden jump (if it had a major users base). But plenty of older browser extensions exist. People are fighting back to regain privacy. I suspect that's what we're seeing here.
Edit: AI tools and agents make more sense tbh 🫣😔