This seems like a pretty weak argument. If the whole argument is to say &quot;No one knows&quot; rather than to actually dig and get more data, that seems like an expectation of defeat.<p>I&#x27;d argue that as much as we think Linux is getting more popular, we (as perusers of HN) are naturally part of the tech bubble, the small segment of people that are likely to use Ubuntu. Outside this group, I&#x27;ve yet to see Ubuntu recognized by many people.