The 1% algorithm

The 1% Linux myth has a bit about NetApps, the oh so frequently cited source of browser market share figures. Worth a read. It may explain some things ...

 

You beat me to it.

Unfortunately, this approach is skewed in favor of Windows because the sites that pay to be counted cater to such users. Conversely, Linux-oriented and other technical sites are unlikely to hire the services of companies such as Net Applications.

 

And then we have this comment:

 

Considering Android devices now cover close to 60%+ of the market, the Wikimedia article needs to be taken with a dose of salt.

 

60% of mobile market maybe, but only a small amount of the overall web-surfing market which is mostly PCs.

Cheers, Nick

 

The main reason people get Android phones or tablets is to surf as well as use it for phones so am quite surprised that the number is not higher.