I am not trying to argue which is better, just saying it is a catch 22 for both sides. Gamers run Windows because that is where the games are and developers support Windows first (sometimes only) because that is where gamers are.

We need a paradigm shift in computing for Linux to become more popular than Windows in this regard.

Microsoft was smart in marketing and in development. Back when they started pushing Windows they started with businesses because of the higher mark up they could achieve. This gets people using Windows, it gets them needing a computer at home (which would be compatible with the work computer) so they buy a Windows machine.

All work and no play makes things boring. Microsoft saw this and developed games (although really basic ones) and included them in Windows.

The point is, Microsoft was in the right place at the right time to conquer the computer world. This also points out a huge flaw with Linux as there is no one definitive version that companies can develop for which complicates development.

While each computer setup could be slightly different with Windows, the underlying base install of Windows is pretty much level across the field. Not so with Linux. You can end up in dependency hell rather quickly by attempting to upgrade a small feature or program on your computer.

I personally prefer Linux over Windows but for the most part, I have to keep a Windows install available for gaming and usually end up writing my articles while in Windows because it would become quite a waste of time switching back and forth just to write something.

I see Linux growing to hold more market share but it is going to be a long hard road. People are less computer users today and more "smart device" users. This is where Linux can rock - it already powers Android and to an extent iOS and has successfully forced MIcrosoft out of the mobile market, for now.