2022 was the year of the Linux Handheld
2026 will be the year of the Linux Console (putting my hopes on SteamMachine)
Now the year of the Linux Desktop is a finicky definition by tradition. To me its a personal distinction. Whenever Linux replaced* your previous desktop OS is YOUR year of the Linux Desktop.
* replaced is also not discreet but more of when you felt you replaced your Desktop
I would argue:
2022 was the year of the Linux Handheld 2026 will be the year of the Linux Console (putting my hopes on SteamMachine)
Now the year of the Linux Desktop is a finicky definition by tradition. To me its a personal distinction. Whenever Linux replaced* your previous desktop OS is YOUR year of the Linux Desktop.
* replaced is also not discreet but more of when you felt you replaced your Desktop