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A prediction suggests Microsoft might eventually replace Windows with a Linux-based distribution featuring a Windows-themed interface. The argument points to Windows 11's declining user experience, the shift away from desktop computing as the default platform, and Microsoft's loss of gaming dominance to competitors like Steam OS. The idea draws parallels to Apple's BSD-based OS reinvention and Microsoft's existing Azure Linux distribution, suggesting such a move isn't entirely implausible despite seeming unlikely.

This Unlikely Microsoft Prediction Might Just Hit The Mark

<p>Yeah… Last time I’ve checked, Steam’s very own hardware survey showed Linux at around 4%. “Losing dominance” isn’t a phrase that comes to my mind yet. 😉 Still, it’s doubled in recent years, so yay! (no, I’m not using Arch BTW 😋)</p>
<p>I’m all for “everything Linux” (I’ve been using Linux for around 30 years), but we’re definitely not there yet and it will still take a lot of time to get there. Things are improving, but it’s a slow process. I’m grateful they are improving, though. ☺️</p>
