2011 Linux Graphics Survey Results

Compositing window managers, of course, are very widespread in 2011.

There is a variety of concerns when it comes to Linux video drivers. Stability is key along with the aforementioned OpenGL performance and video acceleration interests.

Most taking this survey are Linux desktop users playing back videos and/or gaming.

Most respondents classify themselves as mainstream users.

You can compare the 2011 results to our graphics survey results from 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007. There is also the 2011 GNOME User Survey to participate in right now.

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