@BrodieOnLinux My hot take is that the only reason Linux is actually succeeding on the desktop is not the community, but Valve and RedHat. Until the Steamdeck hit and Glorious Eggroll pushed proton even further... most people simply didn't care.

Although that's to say nothing about Microsoft cross-promoting Linux on accident by blowing up Windows with AI and ads.

Just my perspective... Linux user since 2002.