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I. Introduction

The technology industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant changes in recent years has been the shift towards remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, as many companies have transitioned to remote work to reduce the spread of the virus. As a result, more developers are now working remotely than ever before.

In this essay, we will examine the statistics of professional developers who work remotely from multiple locations, and use Linux as their operating system. We will look at the percentage of developers who work remotely, the percentage of developers who work from multiple locations, and the usage of Linux among remote developers.

II. Percentage of Developers Who Work Remotely

According to a survey conducted by Stack Overflow in 2020, 44.1% of developers reported that they work remotely full-time, while an additional 36.5% reported that they work remotely at least some of the time. Another survey conducted by Gitlab in 2020 found that 82% of developers work remotely at least some of the time.

It's worth noting that the percentage of developers who work remotely has likely increased in recent years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as advancements in technology that make it easier to collaborate and communicate remotely.

III. Percentage of Developers Who Work from Multiple Locations

A survey conducted by Stack Overflow in 2020 found that among developers who work remotely at least some of the time, 44.4% reported that they work from multiple locations, such as from home and a coworking space or a coffee shop. Another survey conducted by GitLab in 2020 found that among developers who work remotely, 45% of them work from multiple locations, such as from home and a coworking space or a coffee shop.

IV. Usage of Linux among Remote Developers

While there is no exact statistics of how many professional developers that use Linux as their operating system, it is known that Linux is a popular choice among developers and developers community. Linux is an open-source operating system that is free to use, and it is known for its stability, security, and flexibility. Linux is also known for its large community of developers who contribute to the development and improvement of the operating system.

Linux is also popular among remote developers as it can be run on a wide range of hardware, from low-end computers to high-end servers. This makes it a suitable choice for remote developers who may need to work on different types of hardware.

V. Conclusion

In conclusion, remote work is becoming more common among professional developers, with a significant portion of developers now working remotely at least some of the time. Additionally, a significant portion of remote developers work from multiple locations, and Linux is a popular operating system choice among remote developers. As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that remote work and the use of Linux will continue to grow in popularity among professional developers.

VI. Sources

  • Stack Overflow, 2020 Survey Results: Remote Work
  • GitLab, 2020 Global Developer Survey
  • Buffer, 2019 State of Remote Work Report
  • IWG, 2019 Global Workspace Survey