Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey
Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey
The Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out for October 2024, and the Linux user share has gone back up again to exactly 2%.
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Seriously i hope it stays like that, i don't want to bother with viruses in the future
...security by obscurity? Guess when Linux finally explodes in popularity, you'll see me over on FreeBSD instead
In what way does "security by obscurity" apply here?
fewer consumer targeting Linux viruses because smol usr base
I see. That's not what "security by obscurity" means in my world, but the expression certainly sounds like it could. It's not like I own the meaning of words, so it's interesting to hear what it means to others. Could also have been meant figuratively, I suppose.
I meant it in the sense of using an obscure operating system to be less likely to be targeted by a threat actor.
Or to be more general, using obscure software for increased security, over actually correctly configuring and using secure software.
Viruses already exist for Linux and have for a long time. They are less prevalent than Windows but this obviously shouldn't be the primary defense strategy for your device.