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[–] mtchristo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Statcounter's graph of iOS market share points to more than half 56% on Norway, so I bet if there is a need for replacing windows in Norway they will swing to apple instead of Linux.

[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

It would be pure guessing, but I'm not so sure iOS preferance necessarily translates to MacOS preferance. Especially with todays prices and interest rates. Again, just me guessing.

I hope Windows keeps making dumb decisions so we can find out though!