What Dropbox dropping Linux support says
&gt; Given the disaster that has been Windows over the last few years, and that Apple hardware is often out of the price range of the average user, Linux should be primed to take over the market.<p>I feel similarly. I&#x27;m a big Mac fan, but I&#x27;m confused why Linux isn&#x27;t the obvious alternative. I&#x27;m guessing the issues are the following:<p>1) PCs&#x2F;Laptops to consumers ship with Windows installed by default, likely a distribution partnership w&#x2F; Microsoft<p>2) Popular games run best on Windows<p>Problem (1) is difficult because of Microsoft&#x27;s deep pockets. But it feels like it&#x27;s possible to attack problem (2).<p>The gaming industry has huge sway on the market. For example, many serious gamers build their own rigs. If gaming companies introduce an open standard that Windows OS&#x27;s need to abide by to build games, then.... maybe Linux can benefit as well?<p>I suspect this hugely benefits gaming companies too, because they would be able to develop on open source technology and not have to test their builds on proprietary technology. Honestly, that workflow sounds miserable AND expensive.