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They might just stop using computers
That is indeed more likely than them switching to Linux.
Us computer nerds don't understand that because we live our lives surrounded by computers, but there are plenty of households that don't even have a computer, let alone one they want to switch to a niche OS.
Yes smartphones and tablets have replaced desktops for most general users.
Back to the 80s/early 90s where the only people using computers were the ones that actually knew how to use computers? Hell yes, take me back.