It seems I went to bed, and it was just turning 2025. Then, I wake up, and it's 2026. Where did time go? I can tell you one thing: time went to helping Linux rise in popularity . Okay, the death of Windows 10 also had something to do with that, but everyone in the business of covering Linux knew this would one day happen: the masses would finally realize that there is an alternative OS that's more reliable, safer, and easier to use. Also: Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 but