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My Linux predictions for 2025: It's going to be a good year (www.zdnet.com)
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AI summary:

The author, Jack Wallen, makes several optimistic predictions about the future of Linux by 2025. He believes Linux will continue to grow, especially with increasing adoption in enterprise environments, as well as in the consumer space. Key trends he anticipates include:

  1. Increased Linux Use in Enterprise: Linux is expected to dominate server environments, with more organizations choosing Linux for cloud, DevOps, and container-based technologies.

  2. Greater Consumer Adoption: Linux desktops will become more appealing to non-technical users, driven by improved hardware compatibility, user-friendly distributions, and better gaming support.

  3. Wider Support for Linux on Mobile: The rise of Linux-based mobile operating systems, like PinePhone and Ubuntu Touch, will continue to develop, offering more alternatives to Android and iOS.

  4. Growth in the Linux Gaming Ecosystem: The Steam Deck and tools like Proton are expected to drive Linux to the forefront of gaming, offering a better gaming experience on Linux systems.

  5. Improved Desktop Environments and Applications: As Linux evolves, user interfaces and applications will become more polished, ensuring a smoother experience for users, making it more mainstream.

Overall, Wallen predicts that Linux will solidify its presence across various sectors and become a more accessible, reliable, and versatile choice for both businesses and individual users by 2025.