Why does it feel like Linux is suddenly exploding in 2026?

I’ve been seeing more and more people switching to Linux this year, especially gamers. Bazzite, CachyOS, Linux Mint, etc. seem to be getting mentioned everywhere. Why didn’t we see a massive shift like this earlier? What changed, or what finally pushed people to make the switch? I know the Steam Deck was probably a big factor in showing people... Weiterlesen