Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

My simpleton argument:

  1. Linux users are much nerdier.
  2. Nerds play more video games.
  
Some more speculations:

* Windows appeals to people who want to be in majority. This makes them feel comfortable. Of course, it has a stronghold in business world too.

* Mac devices are seen as status symbol. It's elegant, 'just works', 'stylish' 'gorgeous'. And they don't use it /despite/ highish cost - they use it in part /because/ it's expensive. You don't actually need to do anything with it, it's enough others see you have it.

* Linux appeals to people who like to brag how much they can do. Tweakers, tinkerers.



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: