2026 Linux Prediction Show
Season 10, Episode 01
Season 10, Episode 01. Episode ID 199
Mini Topic
Get anything good techy wise for Christmas?
Topic
2026 Prediction Show
Last Year’s Predictions
- Matt
- RedHat will piss off the FOSS world again by making something proprietary
- Steam will fix anti-cheat this year. Something major, whether it’s getting existing anti-cheat to work on Linux or making something new and forcing game devs to use it, they will do something to fix the online gaming problem they currently have.
- Microsoft will bring AI to Linux.
- Drew
- Mainstream adoption of containerization tools like Docker and Podman in the next few years, making them far more accessible and user-friendly for the broader population.
- ARM-based processors are going to be a huge focus. ARM chips have already been taking over the world, especially with the rise of Apple’s M-series chips in MacBooks and the increasing use of ARM in everything from smartphones to servers.
- Microsoft Windows 10 EOL October 2025 will push Linux marketshare above 10%
- Nate
- More Gamers will leave Windows for Linux due to a lot of the new Ryzen Handhelds are pushing for SteamOS to be the main OS.
- Will probably see a actual beta release of SteamOS as a normal “gamer” Linux Distro
- System76’s CosmicDE will be moved into beta in ready for full release in 2026
- We will start seeing more ARM compatibility for Linux due to ARM laptops becoming mainstream.
- Tyler
- mozilla will make 2 products that will go nowhere and have no more than 250 users total
- SteamOS will become a major percentage of the Linux user base
- Bing will die
2026 Predictions
Matt -
- Matrix will shut down.
- Mozilla will be purchased by openAI or some other AI company.
- XFCE will be released with Wayland support
Drew -
- Ubuntu ships AI features enabled by default
- Bluefin-style immutable desktops spread beyond enthusiast circles
- Linux doesn’t win primary desktop dominance — but it wins as the second OS for a growing number of users.
Nate -
Ask for Apple Podcast reviews
Contact Info
Nuggies of the Week
Matt - Halo 3
Drew - BookStack
Nate -
PIMP LUG
Support My Work
If you enjoy this content, consider supporting me on Patreon to help keep it going!
Become a Patron