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Linux dominates supercomputers for a long time: https://itsfoss.com/linux-runs-top-supercomputers/

To the degree the phrase "a supercomputer in your pocket" stops being an empty marketing term and reflects real empowerment of users I would expect Linux to get ever more exposed to mass markets. But this development is predicated on non-technical users somehow becoming aware and valuing the agency and empowerment that a FOSS personal computing environment affords them.

These days the smartphone is the (very) Personal Computer for a lot of people.

Remember how Android is technically Linux ?

The risk here is for SteamOS to go the Android way...

but I have more faith in today's Valve than in Google of a ~decade ago.

At least for now, while Valve is still a private company and Gabe Newell is still leading it and still seems to be in good health and sound mind.

Sadly, this will probably only last for a couple of decades at best, but hopefully this is all the time that Linux (and libre software in general) needs.

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