Linux
Recent social posts highlight the growing sentiment that 'the year of the Linux desktop is now,' with discussions around AI agents on Linux systems and new distributions like Origami Linux gaining traction. Simultaneously, news reports cover the resurgence of the IRC protocol via Linux botnets and the deployment of new malware targeting Linux cloud systems.
About Linux
Linux is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel.
Insights
- linux engagements is up 225.06% from the previous week.
- linux posts created is up 318.22% from the previous week.
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[--] Week: [----------] +225%
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[--] Months: [-------------] +182%
[--] Year: [-------------] +182%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-06
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-03-15
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Mentions by network (24h): X: [-----] YouTube: [-----] Instagram: [--] News: [--] TikTok: [-----] Reddit: [-----]
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Linux in the last [--] hours which is down 0.63% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-14
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The most influential creators that mention Linux in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @realmakhir | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @networkchuck | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @rrtwan_ | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @ylinux | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @brendanyaptech | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @linustechtips | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @ghar_naksha | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @linuxtex | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @cyberflow10 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [---] |
Sentiment: 80%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 80%
Daily Average: 75%
[--] Week: 77% +1%
[--] Month: 74% +2%
[--] Months: 74% +13%
[--] Year: 74% +4%
1-Year High: 94% on 2025-10-05
1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-05-14
Most Supportive Themes:
- Linux Gaming: (30%) Linux is becoming a more viable platform for gaming due to improvements in compatibility and performance.
- Linux for Development and Servers: (25%) Linux remains a top choice for developers and server environments due to its flexibility and open-source nature.
- Linux Ease of Use and Alternatives: (20%) User-friendly Linux distributions are often compared favorably to Windows, highlighting their ease of use.
Most Critical Themes:
- Linux Desktop Challenges: (15%) Despite advancements, Linux desktops still face challenges in software compatibility and user adoption compared to established operating systems.
- Linux Security and Exploits: (10%) While generally secure, discussions touch upon potential security vulnerabilities and methods used to exploit Linux systems.
Top Linux News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Atomic vs. immutable Linux: Why choose one when these nine distros offer both ZDNET If immutable and atomic distributions are the path forward for Linux how do you choose Maybe you don't have to. I break it all down"
News Link @ZDNET 2026-02-15T00:00Z 445.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The ancient IRC protocol is back in action thanks to SSHStalker’s Linux botnet exploiting cloud servers for profit TechRadar Hackers resurrect 90s IRC tricks with SSHStalker using old exploits to quietly compromise thousands of Linux servers globally"
News Link @techradar 2026-02-14T22:23Z 330.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Your Amazon Fire TV Stick just got a great free gaming upgrade thanks to Nvidia here's which models are getting it TechRadar Nvidia GeForce Now has come to Amazon Fire TVs following shortly after its arrival on Linux"
News Link @techradar 2026-02-13T17:34Z 330.2K followers, [----] engagements
"UAT-9921 Deploys VoidLink Malware to Target Technology and Financial Sectors Cisco Talos links UAT-9921 to VoidLink a modular Zig-based malware targeting Linux cloud systems with stealth plugins and C2 control"
News Link @TheHackersNews 2026-02-13T15:24Z 1M followers, [----] engagements
Top Linux Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"@colemakcubed yeah esp when that's not even an isuse on linux"
X Link @spinelessaisha 2026-02-15T09:48Z [----] followers, 10K engagements
"@spinelessaisha linux users being clowned on for having to go to the moon and back to download a browser meanwhile us windows users have our internet deleted and source code made 70% by AI this is karma"
X Link @colemakcubed 2026-02-15T09:46Z [--] followers, 12K engagements
"linux users installing a web browser: @swuidjamb @spinelessaisha have a second pc take a flashdrive make it into windows installation media go into recovery mode open powershell then type wusa /uninstall /kb:5077181 /quiet /norestart https://t.co/yL1nQbknCc @swuidjamb @spinelessaisha have a second pc take a flashdrive make it into windows installation media go into recovery mode open powershell then type wusa /uninstall /kb:5077181 /quiet /norestart https://t.co/yL1nQbknCc"
X Link @spinelessaisha 2026-02-15T07:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@forloopcodes Microslop making me want to move to Linux every day"
X Link @dreamsleever 2026-02-15T07:20Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
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